ZDI-CAN-14233: Kaspersky Total Security Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Kaspersky Total Security. 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 Safe Browser. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14233?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-14233 is characterized as a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Kaspersky Total Security.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14233?
To fix ZDI-CAN-14233, ensure that Kaspersky Total Security is updated to the latest version provided by Kaspersky.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14233?
ZDI-CAN-14233 affects users of Kaspersky Total Security who have low-privileged code execution capabilities on their system.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-14233 enable?
ZDI-CAN-14233 enables local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on the affected systems.
What conditions must be met to exploit ZDI-CAN-14233?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-14233.