CVE-2007-0829 Auth bypass in n/a

Medium 4.4 Published 7 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass authentication in avast! Server Edition by exploiting a missing password check, gaining unauthorized access.

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

What is CVE-2007-0829?

CVE-2007-0829 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

avast! Server Edition before 4.7.726 does not demand a password in a certain intended context, even when a password has been set, which allows local users to bypass authentication requirements.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0829?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alwil Avast Antivirus.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0829?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0829 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2007-0829 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0829 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-769j-g48q-6jw7.