CVE-2020-9399
First published: Fri Feb 28 2020(Updated: )
The Avast AV parsing engine allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted ZIP archive. This affects versions before 12 definitions 200114-0 of Antivirus Pro, Antivirus Pro Plus, and Antivirus for Linux.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus For Linux | <12.0 | |
| Avast Antivirus Pro | <12.0 | |
| Avast Antivirus Pro Plus | <12.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9399?
CVE-2020-9399 is a vulnerability that allows virus-detection bypass in Avast antivirus products.
Which Avast products are affected by CVE-2020-9399?
Avast Antivirus Pro, Avast Antivirus Pro Plus, and Avast Antivirus For Linux versions before 12 definitions 200114-0 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2020-9399?
CVE-2020-9399 has a severity rating of medium.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9399?
Upgrade Avast Antivirus Pro, Avast Antivirus Pro Plus, and Avast Antivirus For Linux to version 12 definitions 200114-0 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2020-9399?
The CWE ID of CVE-2020-9399 is 436.
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