Input validation error in Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool - CVE-2020-25044

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Input validation error in Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool - CVE-2020-25044

Published: September 2, 2020 / Updated: October 6, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47341
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25044
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Software vendor:
Kaspersky Lab

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to arbitrary file corruption issue. A local user with the opportunity to eliminate content of any file in the system can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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