CVE-2024-9483: Uninitialized variable in digital signiture verification may crash the application
First published: Fri Oct 04 2024(Updated: )
A null-pointer-dereference in the signature verification module in AVG/Avast Antivirus signature <24092400 released on 24/Sep/2024 on MacOS may allow a malformed xar file to crash the application during processing.
Credit: security@nortonlifelock.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus for MacOS | <24092400 | |
| AVG Antivirus for MacOS | <24092400 |
Remedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9483?
CVE-2024-9483 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9483?
To fix CVE-2024-9483, update Avast or AVG Antivirus to the latest version beyond 24092400.
Which versions of AVG and Avast are affected by CVE-2024-9483?
CVE-2024-9483 affects AVG and Avast Antivirus versions prior to 24092400 on MacOS.
What impact does CVE-2024-9483 have on users?
CVE-2024-9483 can cause the antivirus application to crash when processing malformed xar files.
Is CVE-2024-9483 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2024-9483 requires user interaction, as it involves processing a specifically crafted xar file.
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