Topic:	Kaspersky Antivirus Remote Heap Overflow
Credit:	Alex Wheeler
Date:	2005.10.04
CWE:	N/A
CVE:	CVE-2005-3142 (Show details) Use CVE to see details like: - CVSS2, - Affected Software, - References

Date
October 3, 2005

Vulnerability
The Kaspersky Antivirus Library provides file format support for virus analysis. During analysis of cab files Kaspersky
is vulnerable to a heap overflow allowing attackers complete control of the system(s) being protected. This
vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction in default configurations through common protocols such
as SMTP, SMB, HTTP, and FTP.

Impact
Successful exploitation of Kaspersky protected systems allows attackers unauthorized control of data and related
privileges. It also provides leverage for further network compromise. Kaspersky Antivirus Library implementations are
likely vulnerable in their default configuration.

Affected Products
Due to the libraryâ??s OS independent design and core functionality: it is likely this vulnerability affects a
substantial portion of Kasperskyâ??s gateway, server, and client antivirus enabled product lines on most platforms.

http://www.kaspersky.com/products

Note: Kasperskyâ??s antivirus OEM product line is a program where vendors may license the vulnerable library. The
following link is a list containing some of the Kaspersky partners with products also likely affected by this
vulnerability. Refer to your vendor for specifics.

http://www.kaspersky.com/oemsuccess

Credit
This vulnerability was discovered and researched by Alex Wheeler.

Contact
security (at) rem0te (dot) com [email concealed]

Advisory Details
http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/kaspersky.pdf