VDB-26024 · CVE-2005-2582 · OSVDB 18733

Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0-5 unix/linux symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0-5. This impacts an unknown function of the file unix/linux. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2582. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0-5 (Anti-Malware Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file unix/linux. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux File Servers 5.0-5 uses world-writable permissions for the (1) log and (2) license directory, which allows local users to delete log files, append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on kavmonitor.log, or delete license keys and prevent keepup2date from properly executing.

The bug was discovered 08/15/2005. The weakness was shared 08/16/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.aerasec.de. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-2582 since 08/16/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115272 (Kaspersky Antivirus Local Insecure Default Permission Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (18733†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-9115†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/15/2005 🔍
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09/11/2005 +26 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3468 days 🔍
06/30/2025 +3764 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.aerasec.de
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2582 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2582
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26024
OSVDB: 18733 - Kaspersky Anti-Virus log directory symlink
Vulnerability Center: 9115 - Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0-5 Local Log and License Key Files Manipulation, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 06/30/2025 02:41
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (53), 06/09/2019 09:49 (4), 06/30/2025 02:41 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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