CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10402: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 27 2017(Updated: )

Avira Antivirus engine versions before 8.3.36.60 allow remote code execution as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM via a section header with a very large relative virtual address in a PE file, causing an integer overflow and heap-based buffer underflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avira Avira Antivirus for Small Business<=8.3.36.59

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10402?

    CVE-2016-10402 is considered critical because it allows remote code execution as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10402?

    To fix CVE-2016-10402, upgrade to Avira Antivirus version 8.3.36.60 or later.

  • Which versions of Avira Antivirus are affected by CVE-2016-10402?

    CVE-2016-10402 affects Avira Antivirus versions prior to 8.3.36.60.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10402?

    CVE-2016-10402 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by an integer overflow and heap-based buffer underflow.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2016-10402?

    CVE-2016-10402 can be exploited by an attacker who sends a specially crafted PE file to the vulnerable system.

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