CVE-2009-1784: Input Validation

Published May 22, 2009
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Updated

The AVG parsing engine 8.5 323, as used in multiple AVG anti-virus products including Anti-Virus Network Edition, Internet Security Netzwerk Edition, Server Edition für Linux/FreeBSD, Anti-Virus SBS Edition, and others allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted (1) RAR and (2) ZIP archive.

Affected Software

11 affected components
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.0.323
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.0
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.1.308
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.5.476
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.1.407
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.0.251
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.5.448
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=6.0.710
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.5.51
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=8.0
AVG AVG Anti-Virus<=8.0.156

Event History

May 22, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1784?

CVE-2009-1784 is categorized as having a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1784?

To fix CVE-2009-1784, update your AVG Anti-Virus software to the latest version, as older versions are vulnerable.

3

Which AVG Anti-Virus versions are affected by CVE-2009-1784?

CVE-2009-1784 affects multiple AVG Anti-Virus versions including 6.0, 7.0, 7.1, 7.5, and versions up to 8.0.156.

4

What types of files can exploit CVE-2009-1784?

CVE-2009-1784 can be exploited through specially crafted RAR files, allowing malware to evade detection.

5

Is my AVG Anti-Virus software at risk with CVE-2009-1784?

If you are using AVG Anti-Virus versions prior to the latest updates, your software is at risk from CVE-2009-1784.

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