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CVE-2015-8579

6.4 · MEDIUM

Kaspersky Total Security 2015 15.0.2.361 allocates memory with Read, Write, Execute (RWX) permissions at predictable addresses when protecting user-mode processes, which allows attackers to bypass…

Published Dec 16, 2015kasperskyCWE-264EPSS 1.49%

Overview

CVE-2015-8579 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky total_security_2015. It was published on December 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Kaspersky Total Security 2015 15.0.2.361 allocates memory with Read, Write, Execute (RWX) permissions at predictable addresses when protecting user-mode processes, which allows attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky. Update total_security_2015 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

Refblog.ensilo.com/the-av-vulnerability-that-bypasses-mitigationsRefbreakingmalware.com/vulnerabilities/sedating-watchdog-abusing-security-products-bypass-mitigations/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78815Refblog.ensilo.com/the-av-vulnerability-that-bypasses-mitigationsRefbreakingmalware.com/vulnerabilities/sedating-watchdog-abusing-security-products-bypass-mitigations/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78815

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8579?

CVE-2015-8579 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky total_security_2015. It was published on December 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-8579?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-8579?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky. Update total_security_2015 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-2015-8579?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-8579 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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