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CVE-2007-3777

7.2 · HIGH

avg7core.sys 7.5.0.444 in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus 7.5.448 and Free Edition 7.5.446, provides an internal function that copies data to an arbitrary address, which allows local users to gain privilege…

Published Jul 15, 2007grisoftEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2007-3777 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting grisoft avg_antivirus. It was published on July 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

avg7core.sys 7.5.0.444 in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus 7.5.448 and Free Edition 7.5.446, provides an internal function that copies data to an arbitrary address, which allows local users to gain privileges via arbitrary address arguments to a function provided by the 0x5348E004 IOCTL for the generic DeviceIoControl handler.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from grisoft. Update avg_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3777?

CVE-2007-3777 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting grisoft avg_antivirus. It was published on July 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3777?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3777?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from grisoft. Update avg_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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