PT-2021-2527 · Kaspersky · Kis For Macos

Csaba Fitzl + 1 · Published 2021-03-31 · Updated 2021-04-07 · CVE-2021-26718

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.9

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: KIS for macOS (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to an error in the authorization procedure of the XPC service of Kaspersky Internet Security for macOS, which could potentially allow an attacker to disable anti-virus protection. This could be exploited to bypass anti-virus measures in certain use cases.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Authorization

Improper Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

CWE-285

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-01933

CVE-2021-26718

Affected Products

Kis For Macos

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01933 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26718 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-26718 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#310321 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.kaspersky.ru/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#310321 · Note