Kaspersky Online Scanner ActiveX control format string

kaspersky-online-activex-format-string (37057) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The Kaspersky Online Scanner ActiveX control (kavwebscan.dll) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unspecified format string vulnerability. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with the privileges of the victim or cause the victim's browser to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Kaspersky, Kaspersky Online Scanner 5.0.93.1 and prior

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Kaspersky Online Scanner (5.0.98.0 or later), available from the Kaspersky Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • iDefense PUBLIC ADVISORY: 10.10.07, Kaspersky Web Scanner ActiveX Format String Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=606.
  • Kaspersky Web site, Kaspersky Lab announces the release of a new version of its free Kaspersky Online Scanner at http://www.kaspersky.com/news?id=207575572.
  • BID-26004: Kaspersky Online Scanner KAVWebScan.DLL ActiveX Control Format String Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-3675: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the kavwebscan.CKAVWebScan ActiveX control (kavwebscan.dll) in Kaspersky Online Scanner before 5.0.98 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in various string formatting functions
  • SA27187: Kaspersky Online Scanner ActiveX Control Format String Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1018800: Kaspersky Online Scanner Format String Flaw in ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-3455: Kaspersky Online Scanner ActiveX Control Code Execution Vulnerability

Reported:

Oct 09, 2007

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