CVE-2007-2845: Buffer Overflow
Published 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".
Affected Software
2 affected components
Avast Avast Antivirus<=4.7.652
Avast Avast Antivirus<=4.6.394
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 24, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2007-2845 allow?
CVE-2007-2845 allows user-assisted remote attacks through a crafted CAB archive.
5
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.