CVE-2007-2846: Buffer Overflow
Published 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."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Avas\!t Avast\! Antivirus=4.6.394
Avast\! Avast\! Antivirus<=4.7.652
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-2007-2846?
CVE-2007-2846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-2846?
To fix CVE-2007-2846, update to avast! Anti-Virus version 4.7.700 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.