CVE-2022-27534

Kaspersky Anti-Virus products for home and Kaspersky Endpoint Security with antivirus databases released before 12 March 2022 had a bug in a data parsing…

published April 1, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky bug in Kaspersky's data parsing module made it possible for attackers to execute arbitrary code on machines with outdated antivirus databases! 🔥 Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe that has a hidden ingredient nobody mentioned — without realizing it, they might whip up something that adds a terrible twist to their dish! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. While Kaspersky has delivered the fix automatically, the implications of not being updated could have been absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe that has a hidden ingredient nobody mentioned — without realizing it, they might whip up something that adds a terrible twist to their dish! This vulnerability exists in Kaspersky's products due to improper data parsing, which could allow malicious input to execute arbitrary code on the system. Essentially, the software was too trusting of the incoming data without proper validation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. While Kaspersky has delivered the fix automatically, the implications of not being updated could have been absolutely devastating! Ensure that your Kaspersky Anti-Virus products are updated to the latest version post-March 12, 2022, to benefit from the automatic fixes. Regularly check for updates to maintain the highest level of security! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03133 · 87.8th percentile
Published
2022-04-01T22:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 22:17Z
    Kaspersky Anti-Virus products for home and Kaspersky Endpoint Security with antivirus databases released before 12 March 2022 had a bug in a data parsing…
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