CVE-2016-4329 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A local denial of service vulnerability exists in window broadcast message handling functionality of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software. Sending certain unhandled window messages, an attacker can cause application termination and in the same way bypass KAV self-protection mechanism.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky	Anti-Virus	16.0.0.614
Kaspersky	Internet Security	16.0.0.614
Kaspersky	Total Security	16.0.0.614

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0175/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771/infoThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#010916Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0175/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4329?

CVE-2016-4329 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A local denial of service vulnerability exists in window broadcast message handling functionality of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software. Sending certain unhandled window messages, an attacker can cause app...

How severe is CVE-2016-4329?

CVE-2016-4329 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4329?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security.