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    CVE-2008-6846

    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in avast! Linux Home Edition 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a malformed (1) ISO or (2) RPM file.

    Published:Jul 2, 2009
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Jul 2, 2009
    EPSS Score:0.04198
    CVSS Score:6.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Avast
    Product
    Avast Antivirus

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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