CVE-2009-3524: High severity avast pro antivirus vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in ashWsFtr.dll in avast! Home and Professional for Windows before 4.8.1356 has unknown impact and local attack vectors.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1169
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.7.1098
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.7.827
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1201
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1229
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1229
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1296
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1335
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.7.1043
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1335
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1195
Avast Avast Antivirus Home<=4.8.1351
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1201
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1282
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1282
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1296
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional<=4.8.1351
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1290
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.8.1227
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.7.844
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1169
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1227
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.7.869
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.7.1043
Avast Avast Antivirus Professional=4.7.1098
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.7.844
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.7.827
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1290
Avast Avast Antivirus Home=4.8.1195

Event History

Oct 1, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3524?

The severity of CVE-2009-3524 is currently unspecified, indicating unknown impact and attack vectors.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2009-3524?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3524, users should upgrade to a version of Avast! that is at least 4.8.1356 or above.

3

What versions of Avast! are affected by CVE-2009-3524?

CVE-2009-3524 affects Avast! Home and Professional versions prior to 4.8.1356.

4

Can CVE-2009-3524 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-3524 has local attack vectors, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without local access.

5

Is there an official patch for CVE-2009-3524?

Yes, the official resolution for CVE-2009-3524 is included in Avast! updates following version 4.8.1356.

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