What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14234?

ZDI-CAN-14234 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial-of-service on affected installations.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14234?

To fix ZDI-CAN-14234, users should update their Kaspersky Total Security to the latest version provided by Kaspersky.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14234?

ZDI-CAN-14234 affects installations of Kaspersky Total Security on systems where low-privileged code execution is possible.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14234?

ZDI-CAN-14234 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers with low-level privileges.

Can ZDI-CAN-14234 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-14234 requires local access to the system in order to be exploited.

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ZDI-CAN-14234

medium

6.1

4/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-14234: Kaspersky Total Security Directory Traversal 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 Kaspersky Lab Launcher. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. 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-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial-of-service on affected installations.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14234?
To fix ZDI-CAN-14234, users should update their Kaspersky Total Security to the latest version provided by Kaspersky.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 affects installations of Kaspersky Total Security on systems where low-privileged code execution is possible.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers with low-level privileges.
Can ZDI-CAN-14234 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-CAN-14234 requires local access to the system in order to be exploited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial-of-service on affected installations.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14234?
To fix ZDI-CAN-14234, users should update their Kaspersky Total Security to the latest version provided by Kaspersky.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 affects installations of Kaspersky Total Security on systems where low-privileged code execution is possible.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14234?
ZDI-CAN-14234 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers with low-level privileges.
Can ZDI-CAN-14234 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-CAN-14234 requires local access to the system in order to be exploited.