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CVE-2009-2966

UnknownEPSS 6.40%

Last modified

CVE-2009-2966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.40%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KasperskyKaspersky Anti-Virus9.0.0.463
KasperskyKaspersky Internet Security9.0.0.459

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2966?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-2966?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2966?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST