CVE-2021-26718: Medium severity kaspersky internet security for macos vulnerability
Published Apr 1, 2021
·Updated
KIS for macOS in some use cases was vulnerable to AV bypass that potentially allowed an attacker to disable anti-virus protection.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Kaspersky Internet Security Macos<21.1
Event History
Apr 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-26718?
CVE-2021-26718 is a vulnerability in Kaspersky Internet Security for macOS that allows an attacker to disable anti-virus protection.
2
How severe is CVE-2021-26718?
CVE-2021-26718 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.
3
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-26718?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-26718 to bypass AV protection and disable anti-virus software on affected systems.
4
Which version of Kaspersky Internet Security for macOS is affected by CVE-2021-26718?
Kaspersky Internet Security for macOS version up to and excluding 21.1 is affected by CVE-2021-26718.
5
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-26718?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of Kaspersky Internet Security for macOS that is not affected by CVE-2021-26718.