VDB-95082 · CVE-2016-4329 · BID 92771

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Window Broadcast Message input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Kaspersky Anti-Virus. This impacts an unknown function of the component Window Broadcast Message Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-4329. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kaspersky Anti-Virus (Anti-Malware Software) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Window Broadcast Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 09/05/2016. The weakness was disclosed 01/06/2017 by Piotr Bania with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4329 since 04/27/2016. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 123 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92771†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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OpenVAS ID: 800086
OpenVAS Name: Kaspersky Internet Security Multiple DoS And Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
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Timelineinfo

04/27/2016 🔍
09/05/2016 +131 days 🔍
09/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
01/06/2017 +122 days 🔍
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01/07/2017 +1 days 🔍
04/20/2025 +3025 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kaspersky.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Piotr Bania
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-4329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95082
SecurityFocus: 92771 - Multiple Kaspersky Products CVE-2016-4329 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4329 - Kaspersky - Anti-Virus - Denial of Service Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2017 12:51
Updated: 04/20/2025 09:18
Changes: 01/07/2017 12:51 (61), 07/15/2020 16:22 (7), 04/20/2025 09:18 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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