CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1905

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to system privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Kaspersky Anti-Virus to the latest available version that does not contain this vulnerability, or apply the appropriate security patch from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS