CVE-2020-25044

CVE-2020-25044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) prior to 15.0.23.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file corruption that could provide an attacker with the opportunity to eliminate content of any file in the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25044?
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) prior to 15.0.23.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file corruption that could provide an attacker with the opportunity to eliminate content of any file in the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-25044?
CVE-2020-25044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25044?
CVE-2020-25044 affects Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25044?
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-2020-25044 published?
CVE-2020-25044 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)