CVE-2005-1770 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 31 May 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Avast kernel driver to crash the system or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-1770?

CVE-2005-1770 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the Aavmker4 device driver in Avast! Antivirus 4.6 and possibly other versions allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain signals combined with crafted input.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1770?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alwil Avast Antivirus.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1770?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1770 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-1770 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1770 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf9g-4w3p-pw8h.