CVE-2007-2845: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 24 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the CAB unpacker in avast! Anti-Virus Managed Client before 4.7.700 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAB archive, resulting from an "integer cast around".
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | <=4.7.652 | |
| Avast Antivirus | <=4.6.394 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=118000321419384&w=2
- http://www.avast.com/eng/adnm-management-client-revision-history.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24132
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25380
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1935
- http://osvdb.org/36523
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34477
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469469/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2845?
CVE-2007-2845 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2845?
To fix CVE-2007-2845, update avast! Anti-Virus Managed Client to version 4.7.700 or later.
Which versions of Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2007-2845?
CVE-2007-2845 affects avast! Anti-Virus versions up to and including 4.7.652 and 4.6.394.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-2845 allow?
CVE-2007-2845 allows user-assisted remote attacks through a crafted CAB archive.
What is the cause of CVE-2007-2845?
CVE-2007-2845 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow resulting from an integer cast error.
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