CVE-2007-2972: High severity Avira Antivir vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Avira Antivir<=7.04.00.23
Avira Av Pack<=7.03.00.08

Event History

Jun 1, 2007
CVE Published
01:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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