CVE-2021-27223

Description

A denial-of-service issue existed in one of modules that was incorporated in Kaspersky Anti-Virus products for home and Kaspersky Endpoint Security. A local user could cause Windows crash by running a specially crafted binary module. The fix was delivered automatically. Credits: (Straghkov Denis, Kurmangaleev Shamil, Fedotov Andrey, Kuts Daniil, Mishechkin Maxim, Akolzin Vitaliy) @ ISPRAS

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

Affected: n/a Kaspersky Anti-Virus products for home and Kaspersky Endpoint Security

References

Link	Tags
https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#310322_1	broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27223?: CVE-2021-27223 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27223?: To fix CVE-2021-27223, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-27223 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27223 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27223?: CVE-2021-27223 affects n/a Kaspersky Anti-Virus products for home and Kaspersky Endpoint Security.

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