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CVE-2003-1443

4.4 · MEDIUM
Published Dec 31, 2003 kaspersky_lab CWE-20 EPSS 0.48% (39th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2003-1443 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Kaspersky Antivirus (KAV) 4.0.9.0 does not detect viruses in files with MS-DOS device names in their filenames, which allows local users to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using aux.vbs and aux.com.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky_lab. Update kaspersky_anti-virus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1443?

CVE-2003-1443 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kaspersky_lab kaspersky_anti-virus. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-1443?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1443?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaspersky_lab. Update kaspersky_anti-virus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-1443?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2003-1443 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.