Out-of-Bounds Write in AVG/Avast Antivirus for MacOS
CVE-2024-9482

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Avg

Status
Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-9482?

An identified vulnerability in AVG/Avast Antivirus presents an out-of-bounds write condition within the engine module. This weakness permits attackers to exploit the application by delivering a malformed Mach-O file, which may lead to a crash during the file processing operation. The issue is relevant for users of AVG/Avast Antivirus on MacOS, specifically with signatures released prior to version 24092400. Addressing this vulnerability is essential to maintain secure malware protection and application stability on affected systems.

References

https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/secur...

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-2024-9482 : Out-of-Bounds Write in AVG/Avast Antivirus for MacOS