How severe is CVE-2008-1518?

CVE-2008-1518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1518?

CVE-2008-1518 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1518 published?

CVE-2008-1518 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1518

CVE-2008-1518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus
Published: 2008-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in kl1.sys in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and 7.0 and Internet Security 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an IOCTL 0x800520e8 call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1518?: Stack-based buffer overflow in kl1.sys in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and 7.0 and Internet Security 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an IOCTL 0x800520e8 call.
How severe is CVE-2008-1518?: CVE-2008-1518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1518?: CVE-2008-1518 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1518 published?: CVE-2008-1518 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_internet_security:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_internet_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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