Remote Malware Detection Bypass in AVG AntiVirus for MacOS
CVE-2017-9977

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Avg

Status
Anti-virus
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2017

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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References

https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2017/07/06/avg-a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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