CVE-2008-6846 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Avast! Linux Home Edition versions 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted ISO or RPM files. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it is considered medium severity, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:avast:avast_antivirus:1.0.5:-:linux_home:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.5-1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:avast:avast_antivirus:1.0.5-1:-:linux_home:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:avast:avast_antivirus:1.0.8:-:linux_home:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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