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CVE-2005-1905

7.2 · HIGH

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later acce…

Published Jun 9, 2005kaspersky_labEPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2005-1905 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on June 9, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky_lab. Update kaspersky_anti-virus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111817777430401&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13878Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111817777430401&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13878

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1905?

CVE-2005-1905 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on June 9, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1905?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1905?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky_lab. Update kaspersky_anti-virus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1905?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1905 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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