CVE-2007-2846: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 24 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SIS unpacker in avast! Anti-Virus Managed Client before 4.7.700 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SIS archive, resulting from an "integer cast around."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6.394 | |
| Avast Antivirus | <=4.7.652 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.avast.com/eng/adnm-management-client-revision-history.html
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=118007660813710&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/125868
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24155
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1935
- http://osvdb.org/36522
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34501
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.009%5D%20-%20Avast!%20Antivirus%20SIS%20parsing%20Arbitrary%20Code%20Execution%20Advisory.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469585/100/0/threaded
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.009%5D%20-%20Avast%21%20Antivirus%20SIS%20parsing%20Arbitrary%20Code%20Execution%20Advisory.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2846?
CVE-2007-2846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2846?
To fix CVE-2007-2846, update to avast! Anti-Virus version 4.7.700 or later.
Which versions of Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2007-2846?
CVE-2007-2846 affects avast! Anti-Virus versions 4.6.394 and below up to 4.7.652.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2846?
CVE-2007-2846 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SIS unpacker of avast! Anti-Virus.
Can CVE-2007-2846 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2846 can be exploited by remote attackers, provided they can get a user to open a malicious SIS archive.
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