CVE-2017-9811: kaspersky anti-virus_for_linux_server Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-9811 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in kaspersky anti-virus_for_linux_server. EPSS estimates a 10.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 17-07-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The kluser is able to interact with the kav4fs-control binary in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312). By abusing the quarantine read and write operations, it is possible to elevate the privileges to root.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
10.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 10.47% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
4 foundExploit Reference (seclists.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (coresecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Kaspersky1 product
- anti-virus_for_linux_server≤ 8.0.3.297
1 vendor · 1 product
References
6 links- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33Mailing ListX Refsource FULLDISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-anti-virus-file-server-multiple-vulnerabilitiesX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory