CVE-2024-9482: Out of Bounds write on scan of malformed Mach-O file may crash the application

Published Oct 4, 2024
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Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the engine module in AVG/Avast Antivirus signature <24092400 released on 24/Sep/2024 on MacOS allows a malformed Mach-O file to crash the application during file processing.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Avast Antivirus Macos<24092400
AVG Antivirus Macos<24092400

Remediation

Information

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Event History

Oct 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9482?

CVE-2024-9482 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9482?

To mitigate CVE-2024-9482, ensure you update your AVG or Avast Antivirus software to the latest version beyond 24092400.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-9482?

CVE-2024-9482 affects AVG and Avast Antivirus applications on MacOS prior to version 24092400.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-9482 facilitate?

CVE-2024-9482 facilitates a denial-of-service attack by crashing the antivirus application when processing malformed Mach-O files.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-9482?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-9482, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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