CVE-2022-25949
CVE-2022-25949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The kernel mode driver kwatch3 of KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus Version 2010.06.23.247 fails to properly handle crafted inputs, leading to stack-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25949?
- The kernel mode driver kwatch3 of KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus Version 2010.06.23.247 fails to properly handle crafted inputs, leading to stack-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25949?
- CVE-2022-25949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-25949 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25949?
- CVE-2022-25949 affects Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25949?
- 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-2022-25949 published?
- CVE-2022-25949 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:internet_security_9_plus:2010.06.23.247:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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