CVE-2022-25949

Description

The kernel mode driver kwatch3 of KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus Version 2010.06.23.247 fails to properly handle crafted inputs, leading to stack-based buffer overflow.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.35% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory kingsoft.jp
Affected: KINGSOFT JAPAN, INC. KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.kingsoft.jp/support-info/weakness.html vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN21234459/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25949?
CVE-2022-25949 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25949?
To fix CVE-2022-25949, 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-2022-25949 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25949 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25949?
CVE-2022-25949 affects KINGSOFT JAPAN, INC. KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus.
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