Bypass Vulnerability in Avast Internet Security and Pro Antivirus Products
CVE-2016-4025

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Avast

Status
Free Antivirus
Pro Antivirus
Premier
Internet Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2016

What is CVE-2016-4025?

A vulnerability in several versions of Avast security products allows attackers to bypass the DeepScreen security feature through a specific DeviceIoControl call. This issue compromises the effectiveness of the security measures, potentially allowing malicious files to evade detection and execute on the system.

References

https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/escaping-avast-sandbox-us...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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