CVE-2024-9484: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 4, 2024
·Updated
An null-pointer-derefrence in the engine module in AVG/Avast Antivirus signature <24092400 released on 24/Sep/2024 on MacOS allows a malformed xar 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·12:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9484?
CVE-2024-9484 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to cause application crashes.
2
How does CVE-2024-9484 affect AVG and Avast Antivirus?
CVE-2024-9484 can cause AVG and Avast Antivirus to crash when processing a malformed xar file.
3
What versions of AVG and Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2024-9484?
CVE-2024-9484 affects AVG and Avast Antivirus versions prior to 24092400 on MacOS.
4
How can I fix CVE-2024-9484?
To fix CVE-2024-9484, users should update AVG or Avast Antivirus to the latest version released after 24092400.
5
What should I do if I encounter a crash due to CVE-2024-9484?
If you encounter a crash due to CVE-2024-9484, it is recommended to immediately update your antivirus software.