CVE-2007-1879
CVE-2007-1879 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus
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- Last modified:
Description
The StartUploading function in KL.SysInfo ActiveX control (AxKLSysInfo.dll) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by triggering an outbound anonymous FTP session that invokes the PUT command. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-1112.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1879?
- The StartUploading function in KL.SysInfo ActiveX control (AxKLSysInfo.dll) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by triggering an outbound anonymous FTP session that invokes the PUT command. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-1112.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1879?
- CVE-2007-1879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1879?
- CVE-2007-1879 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-1879 published?
- CVE-2007-1879 was published on 2007-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=504
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24778
- http://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038694
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23325
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017871
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1268
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33464
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:6.0:*:windows_workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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