CVE-2017-9811

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143190/Kaspersky-Anti-Virus-File-Server-8.0.3.297-XSS-CSRF-Code-Execution.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99330
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038798
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-anti-virus-file-server-multiple-vulnerabilities
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42269/
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143190/Kaspersky-Anti-Virus-File-Server-8.0.3.297-XSS-CSRF-Code-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99330
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038798
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-anti-virus-file-server-multiple-vulnerabilities
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42269/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
10.5%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

kaspersky

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