Critical fix Core 2 (KB13865) was released on September 12, 2017.
The fix closes a vulnerability in the driver, and also contains improvements to some application components:
Kaspersky Lab has closed a vulnerability in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security discovered by the company Embedi.
The driver vulnerability, when exploited, allowed execute permissions to be raised to the maximum level for files launched under user accounts that did not have these permissions.
To close the vulnerability, install the critical update Core 2 (KB13865).
We would like to thank Embedi for notifying us of this vulnerability.
Critical fix Core 2 (KB13865) contains the following fixes and improvements:
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Release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device)
Providing technical support over phone / web
Release of patches for the application (addressing detected bugs)
You can install Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security on a server running one of the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:
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