CVE-2025-10101 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Avast Antivirus on MacOS of a crafted Mach-O file may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial of Service of antivirus protection. This issue affects Antivirus: from 15.7 before 3.9.2025.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-787

References

https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-10101?

CVE-2025-10101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Avast Antivirus on MacOS of a crafted Mach-O file may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial of Service of antivirus protection. This ...

How severe is CVE-2025-10101?

CVE-2025-10101 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10101?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.