---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Kingsoft Internet Security CAB and ARJ Archive Processing Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37652 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37652/ DESCRIPTION: Some vulnerabilities have been discovered in Kingsoft Internet Security, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). 1) An error when processing certain ARJ archives can be exploited to cause a high CPU load. 1) A division by zero when processing certain CAB archives can be exploited to crash the application. The vulnerabilities are confirmed in Kingsoft Antivirus version 2009.12.04.18 (included in Kingsoft Internet Security 9) and are reported in 2009.09.29.11. Other versions may also be vulnerable. SOLUTION: Do not scan untrusted ARJ or CAB archives. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Francis Provencher ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10343 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------