What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4329?

CVE-2016-4329 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-4329?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-4329. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Anti Virus CVE-2016-4329

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-01-06 cret@cert.org

Denial Of Service Anti Virus Internet Security Total Security

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 06, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

A local denial of service vulnerability exists in window broadcast message handling functionality of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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. Affected products include: Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.