CVE-2010-3498 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a timing flaw in AVG Anti-Virus's handling of hcp:// URLs, bypassing detection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-3498?
CVE-2010-3498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
AVG Anti-Virus does not properly interact with the processing of hcp:// URLs by the Microsoft Help and Support Center, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malware that is correctly detected by this product, but with a detection approach that occurs too late to stop the code execution.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avg Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-3498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxc7-54rm-27rr.