CVE-2009-3522: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 01 2009(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Pro Antivirus | =4.8.1351 | |
| Avast Antivirus | =4.8.1351 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-revision-history.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2761
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022940
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36858
- https://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/Advisory/Avast_aswMon2.sys_kernel_memory_corruption_and_Local_Privilege_Escalation.php
- http://osvdb.org/58402
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36507
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53456
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6226
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506681/100/0/threaded
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.
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