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9.3

Kaspersky Online Scanner can be hijacked by remote code

CVE-2007-3675 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Kaspersky Online Scanner (versions before 5.0.98) contains flaws that let an attacker send specially crafted data to the web component, causing it to run unwanted programs on the user's computer. This could let attackers take control of the system or steal information. Update the scanner to the latest version or remove it if it is not needed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
kaspersky_lab online_scanner <= 5.0.93
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:online_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the kavwebscan.CKAVWebScan ActiveX control (kavwebscan.dll) in Kaspersky Online Scanner before 5.0.98 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via ...
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the kavwebscan.CKAVWebScan ActiveX control (kavwebscan.dll) in Kaspersky Online Scanner before 5.0.98 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in "various string formatting functions," which trigger heap-based buffer overflows.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2007
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-3675 · NVD
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