Vulnerability identifier: #VU12847

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6306

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kaspersky Password Manager
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor: Kaspersky Lab

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The weakness exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.0.0.728.

Vulnerable software versions

Kaspersky Password Manager: 8.0.2.282 - 8.0.5.485

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External links
http://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#120418

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.