CVE-2007-3777
First published: Sun Jul 15 2007(Updated: )
avg7core.sys 7.5.0.444 in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus 7.5.448 and Free Edition 7.5.446, provides an internal function that copies data to an arbitrary address, which allows local users to gain privileges via arbitrary address arguments to a function provided by the 0x5348E004 IOCTL for the generic DeviceIoControl handler.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AVG Antivirus Plus Firewall | =7.5.448 | |
| AVG Antivirus Plus Firewall | =7.5.446 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24870
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018362
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25998
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2887
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2518
- http://osvdb.org/37975
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35345
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473360/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3777?
CVE-2007-3777 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3777?
To fix CVE-2007-3777, users should upgrade to a patched version of AVG Anti-Virus that is not vulnerable to this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3777?
CVE-2007-3777 affects users of AVG Anti-Virus versions 7.5.448 and 7.5.446, including both the paid and free editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3777?
CVE-2007-3777 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper handling of IOCTL requests in the avg7core.sys driver.
Can CVE-2007-3777 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-3777 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system to initiate the attack.
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