Kaspersky Antivirus Remote Heap Overflow
Date
October 3, 2005
Vulnerability
The Kaspersky Antivirus Library provides file format support for virus
analysis. During analysis of cab files Kaspersky is vulnerable to a heap
overflow allowing attackers complete control of the system(s) being protected.
This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction in
default configurations through common protocols such as SMTP, SMB, HTTP, and
FTP.
Impact
Successful exploitation of Kaspersky protected systems allows attackers
unauthorized control of data and related privileges. It also provides leverage
for further network compromise. Kaspersky Antivirus Library implementations are
likely vulnerable in their default configuration.
Affected Products
Due to the library’s OS independent design and core functionality: it is likely
this vulnerability affects a substantial portion of Kaspersky’s gateway,
server, and client antivirus enabled product lines on most platforms.
http://www.kaspersky.com/products
Note: Kaspersky’s antivirus OEM product line is a program where vendors may
license the vulnerable library. The following link is a list containing some of
the Kaspersky partners with products also likely affected by this
vulnerability. Refer to your vendor for specifics.
http://www.kaspersky.com/oemsuccess
Credit
This vulnerability was discovered and researched by Alex Wheeler.
Contact
security@xxxxxxxxxx
Advisory Details
http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/kaspersky.pdf