CVE-2007-6265: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 07 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in avast! 4 Home and Professional Editions before 4.7.1098 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted TAR archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | =4.0 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6.652 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6.655 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6.665 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.6.691 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.827 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.844 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.869 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.1043 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.0 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.6 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.6.603 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.6.652 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.6.665 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.6.691 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.827 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.844 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.1043 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6265?
CVE-2007-6265 has an unspecified severity level, allowing remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via crafted TAR archives.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6265?
To fix CVE-2007-6265, update your Avast Antivirus to version 4.7.1098 or later.
Which versions of Avast are affected by CVE-2007-6265?
CVE-2007-6265 affects Avast 4 Home and Professional Editions prior to version 4.7.1098.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-6265 facilitate?
CVE-2007-6265 enables remote attackers to impact the system by sending specially crafted TAR archives.
Who is impacted by CVE-2007-6265?
Users of Avast Antivirus Home and Professional Editions running affected versions prior to 4.7.1098 are vulnerable to CVE-2007-6265.
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