Remote Malware Detection Bypass in AVG AntiVirus for MacOS

CVE-2017-9977

What is CVE-2017-9977?

The AVG AntiVirus for MacOS, prior to scan engine version 4668, is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection capabilities by exploiting the product's failure to scan the contents of disk image files (DMG files). This oversight can lead to a heightened risk of malware infiltrating systems undetected, significantly impacting users' security posture.

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