CVE-2023-1587: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 19, 2023
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Updated

Avast and AVG Antivirus for Windows were susceptible to a NULL pointer dereference issue via RPC-interface. The issue was fixed with Avast and AVG Antivirus version 22.11

Affected Software

3 affected components
Avast Antivirus>=22.5<22.11
AVG Anti-Virus>=22.5<22.11
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-1587.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-1587?

The severity level of CVE-2023-1587 is medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-1587?

Avast and AVG Antivirus versions from 22.5 to 22.11 are affected by CVE-2023-1587.

4

How was CVE-2023-1587 fixed?

CVE-2023-1587 was fixed with Avast and AVG Antivirus version 22.11.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2023-1587?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2023-1587.

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