CVE-2016-4329

Name: CVE-2016-4329
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-06T21:59:01.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4329 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A local denial of service vulnerability exists in window broadcast message handling functionality of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software. Sending certain unhandled window messages, an attacker can cause application termination and in the same way bypass KAV self-protection mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local denial of service vulnerability exists in window broadcast message handling functionality of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software. Sending certain unhandled window messages, an attacker can cause application termination and in the same way bypass KAV self-protection mechanism.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky	Anti-Virus	16.0.0.614
Kaspersky	Internet Security	16.0.0.614
Kaspersky	Total Security	16.0.0.614

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0175/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#010916Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92771
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0175/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4329?

How severe is CVE-2016-4329?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4329 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4329?

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