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CVE-2009-2966

MediumPublished

avp.exe in Kaspersky Internet Security 9.0.0.459 and Anti-Virus 9.0.0.463 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and network...

Published: Aug 25, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 28, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

6.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

avp.exe in Kaspersky Internet Security 9.0.0.459 and Anti-Virus 9.0.0.463 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and network connectivity loss) via an HTTP URL request that contains a large number of dot "." characters.

Sources

Kaspersky 2010 - Remote Memory Corruption / Denial of Service (PoC)Exploit
Prakhar Prasad · windows · Aug 28, 2009

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