Vulnerability Description
Avira Antivir Antivirus before 7.03.00.09 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR archive.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Antivir | <= 7.04.00.23 |
| Avira | Av Pack | <= 7.03.00.08 |
References
- http://forum.antivir-pe.de/thread.php?threadid=22528Patch
- http://osvdb.org/36711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25417PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.012%5D%20-%20Avira%20Antivir%2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470042/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24187
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24239
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018137
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1971
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34557
- http://forum.antivir-pe.de/thread.php?threadid=22528Patch
- http://osvdb.org/36711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25417PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.012%5D%20-%20Avira%20Antivir%2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470042/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2973?
CVE-2007-2973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Avira Antivir Antivirus before 7.03.00.09 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2007-2973?
CVE-2007-2973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avira Antivir, Avira Av Pack.