Buffer overflow in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security
CVE-2017-12823
Kernel pool memory corruption in one of drivers in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security version 1.2.0.300 leads to local privilege escalation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (21.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 21st percentile — 21.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security — versions 1.2.0.300, 2.0.0.385
- Kaspersky Labs Embedded Systems Security — versions 1.2.0.300
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102141 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12823?
- CVE-2017-12823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12823?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.