CVE-2007-1879 describes a critical vulnerability in the KL.SysInfo ActiveX control (AxKLSysInfo.dll) within Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security 6.0 prior to Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by initiating an anonymous FTP session that executes a PUT command. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, readily available exploit code in common repositories like Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:6.0:*:windows_workstation:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 6.0.1.411CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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