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Advisory Published

ZDI-21-1335: Kaspersky Password Manager Improper Privilege Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Kaspersky Password Manager. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Kaspersky Password Manager Service. The issue results from execution with unnecessary privileges. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges from medium integrity and execute code in the context of the current user at high integrity.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Password Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-21-1335?

    The severity of ZDI-21-1335 is critical due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-21-1335?

    To fix ZDI-21-1335, update to the latest version of Kaspersky Password Manager as recommended by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-21-1335?

    ZDI-21-1335 affects users of Kaspersky Password Manager with installations that have not been patched.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-21-1335?

    ZDI-21-1335 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires low-privileged code execution to exploit.

  • Can ZDI-21-1335 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-21-1335 requires an attacker to have local access to the target system to be exploited.

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