CVE-2009-0449 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Kaspersky kernel driver to escalate privileges via a specific IOCTL call.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0449?
CVE-2009-0449 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in klim5.sys in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Workstations 6.0 and Anti-Virus 2008 allows local users to gain privileges via an IOCTL 0x80052110 call.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0449?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0449?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0449 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-2009-0449 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0449 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9pr-44cq-49hh.