CVE-2008-1625
First published: Wed Apr 02 2008(Updated: )
aavmker4.sys in avast! Home and Professional 4.7 for Windows does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0xb2d60030, which allows local users to gain privileges via certain IOCTL requests.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.827 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.844 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.869 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.1043 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.7.1098 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.827 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.844 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.1043 | |
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.7.1098 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-002.txt
- http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-revision-history.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28502
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29605
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019732
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1034/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41527
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490321/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1625?
CVE-2008-1625 is considered to have a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1625?
To fix CVE-2008-1625, you should update the affected versions of Avast Antivirus Home and Professional to the latest release provided by Avast.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-1625?
CVE-2008-1625 affects specific versions of Avast Antivirus Home and Professional including 4.7.827, 4.7.844, 4.7.869, 4.7.1043, and 4.7.1098.
Can CVE-2008-1625 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-1625 requires local access to the system to be exploited, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What component is affected in CVE-2008-1625?
CVE-2008-1625 affects the aavmker4.sys driver within the Avast software, specifically through improper input validation in IOCTL 0xb2d60030.
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