CVE-2017-9811

Name: CVE-2017-9811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T21:29:00.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kluser is able to interact with the kav4fs-control binary in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312). By abusing the quarantine read and write operations, it is possible to elevate the privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 10.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kluser is able to interact with the kav4fs-control binary in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312). By abusing the quarantine read and write operations, it is possible to elevate the privileges to root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.47%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky	Anti-Virus For Linux Server	<= 8.0.3.297

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143190/Kaspersky-Anti-Virus-File-Server-8.0.3.297-XSS-CSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038798Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-anti-virus-file-server-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42269/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143190/Kaspersky-Anti-Virus-File-Server-8.0.3.297-XSS-CSRF-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038798Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-anti-virus-file-server-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42269/

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9811?

How severe is CVE-2017-9811?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9811?

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