CVE-2007-2972
First published: Fri Jun 01 2007(Updated: )
The file parsing engine in Avira Antivir Antivirus before 7.04.00.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted UPX compressed file, which triggers a divide-by-zero error.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avira Antivirus | <=7.04.00.23 | |
| Avira AV Pack | <=7.03.00.08 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=118040810718045&w=2
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.011%5D%20-%20Avira%20Antivir%20Antivirus%20UPX%20parsing%20Divide%20by%20Zero%20Advisory.txt
- http://forum.antivir-pe.de/thread.php?threadid=22528
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25417
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018132
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1971
- http://osvdb.org/36710
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34556
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469880/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2972?
CVE-2007-2972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential denial of service it can cause.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2972?
To fix CVE-2007-2972, you should upgrade your Avira Antivir Antivirus software to version 7.04.00.24 or later.
Which versions of Avira are affected by CVE-2007-2972?
CVE-2007-2972 affects Avira Antivir Antivirus before version 7.04.00.24 and Avira Av Pack before version 7.03.00.08.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-2972 enable?
CVE-2007-2972 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by exploiting a divide-by-zero error.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-2972?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2007-2972; the recommended action is to update the software.
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