Untrusted search path vulnerability in avast! Free Antivirus version 5.0.594 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc90loc.dll that is located in the same folder as an avast license (.avastlic) file.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avast_antivirus_free | Avast | * | 5.0.594 (including) |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41109
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14743
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2175
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41109
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14743
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2175
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7193