7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9977

First published: Wed Jul 12 2017(Updated: )

AVG AntiVirus for MacOS with scan engine before 4668 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging failure to scan inside disk image (aka DMG) files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AVG AntiVirus
Apple iOS and macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9977?

    CVE-2017-9977 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9977?

    To fix CVE-2017-9977, update AVG AntiVirus for MacOS to version 4668 or later.

  • What does CVE-2017-9977 affect?

    CVE-2017-9977 affects AVG AntiVirus for MacOS with scan engine versions prior to 4668.

  • Why is CVE-2017-9977 a concern for users?

    CVE-2017-9977 poses a concern as it enables attackers to deliver malware via unscanned DMG files.

  • Can all versions of AVG AntiVirus for MacOS be vulnerable to CVE-2017-9977?

    Only versions before scan engine 4668 of AVG AntiVirus for MacOS are vulnerable to CVE-2017-9977.

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