CVE-2005-1770: Buffer Overflow

Published May 31, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the Aavmker4 device driver in Avast! Antivirus 4.6 and possibly other versions allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain signals combined with crafted input.

Affected Software

27 affected components
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.357
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.202
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.168
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.211
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.342
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.304
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.319
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.396
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.603
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.412
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.183
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.335
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.235
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.268
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.287
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.418
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.5.518
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.289
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.260
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.389
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.229
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.501
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.623
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.1.278
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0.172
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.5.561
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.5.549

Event History

May 31, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1770?

CVE-2005-1770 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1770?

To fix CVE-2005-1770, users should update Avast Antivirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-1770?

CVE-2005-1770 affects multiple versions of Avast Antivirus including versions 4.1.357, 4.6.603, and several others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1770?

CVE-2005-1770 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specific signals and crafted input.

5

Can CVE-2005-1770 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-1770 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.

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