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CVE-2007-0445

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the arj.ppl module in the OnDemand Scanner in Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Anti-Virus for Workstations, and Anti-Virus for File Servers 6.0, and Internet Security 6.0 before…

Published Apr 6, 2007kaspersky_labEPSS 8.88%

Overview

CVE-2007-0445 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the arj.ppl module in the OnDemand Scanner in Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Anti-Virus for Workstations, and Anti-Virus for File Servers 6.0, and Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ARJ archives.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
kaspersky_labkaspersky_internet_security0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0445?

CVE-2007-0445 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-0445?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0445?

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.

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