Vulnerability Description
Avast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file, related to authenticode parsing.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Avast | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136090/Avast-Authenticode-Parsing-Memory-CoExploit
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=668
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39530/Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136090/Avast-Authenticode-Parsing-Memory-CoExploit
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=668
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39530/Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3986?
CVE-2016-3986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Avast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file, related to authenticode parsing.
How severe is CVE-2016-3986?
CVE-2016-3986 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-2016-3986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Avast.