CVE-2005-3142 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious CAB file in Kaspersky Antivirus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-3142?
CVE-2005-3142 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Antivirus (KAV) 5.0 and Kaspersky Personal Security Suite 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with large records after the header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3142?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Pro, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Personal Security Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9cp-34x4-jgw5.