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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.902241
Category:General
Title:Avast Antivirus File Opening Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability (Windows)
Summary:This host is installed with Avast AntiVirus and is prone to; insecure library loading vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
This host is installed with Avast AntiVirus and is prone to
insecure library loading vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to the application insecurely loading certain
libraries from the current working directory, which could allow attackers
to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a license file.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow the attackers to execute
arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Avast Antivirus version 5.0.594 and prior.

Solution:
Upgrade to Avast Antivirus version 5.0.677 or later.

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2010-3126
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14743
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7193
http://secunia.com/advisories/41109
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2175
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2010 Greenbone Networks GmbH

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