MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2008-6846

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in avast! Linux Home Edition 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a mal...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in avast! Linux Home Edition 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a malformed (1) ISO or (2) RPM file.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AvastAvast Antivirus1.0.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-6846?

CVE-2008-6846 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in avast! Linux Home Edition 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a mal...

How severe is CVE-2008-6846?

CVE-2008-6846 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6846?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Avast Antivirus.