CVE-2025-7018 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed Windows PE file may allow Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivirus on Windows, macOS, and Linux for engine builds before 8.3.70.64.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-7018?

CVE-2025-7018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed Windows PE file may allow Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivi...

How severe is CVE-2025-7018?

CVE-2025-7018 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7018?

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