CVE-2009-3522: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in aswMon2.sys in avast! Home and Professional for Windows 4.8.1351, and possibly other versions before 4.8.1356, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted IOCTL request to IOCTL 0xb2c80018.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3522?
CVE-2009-3522 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3522?
To address CVE-2009-3522, it is recommended to update avast! Home and Professional to version 4.8.1356 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-3522?
CVE-2009-3522 affects local users of avast! Home and Professional versions 4.8.1351 and potentially earlier releases.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2009-3522?
CVE-2009-3522 can be exploited through a specially crafted IOCTL request that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Does CVE-2009-3522 allow remote attacks?
CVE-2009-3522 does not facilitate remote attacks as it requires local user access to the affected system.