An exploit is program code that uses some kind of vulnerability in the system or software. Exploits are often used to install malware on the computer without the user’s knowledge. See also: Knowledge Base.
Exploit Prevention is enabled by default. You can disable Exploit Prevention, if necessary.
To enable or disable the Exploit Prevention via Kaspersky Security Center:
In the right part of the window, the System Watcher component's settings are displayed.
If Kaspersky Security detects that an executable file from a vulnerable application was run by something other than the user, it blocks this file from running.
To enable or disable the Exploit Prevention in local interface:
In the right part of the window, the System Watcher component's settings are displayed.
If the settings in the local interface are not available, this means that the values of settings defined by the policy are used for all protected virtual machines of the administration group.
If Kaspersky Security detects that an executable file from a vulnerable application was run by something other than the user, it blocks this file from running.