CVE-2025-8351
Scanning a malformed file in Avast Antivirus 8.3.70.94 on MacOS may result in remote code execution
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Avast Antivirus on MacOS when scanning a malformed file may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial-of-Service of the anitvirus engine process.This issue affects Antivirus: from 8.3.70.94 before 8.3.70.98.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 1, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 1, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | dbd8429d-f261-4b1e-94cc-ae3132817e2e | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Avast Antivirus to version 8.3.70.98 or later.
- Apply vendor patches when they become available.
- Scan files carefully to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-8351.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-8351
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Avast Antivirus on MacOS when scanning a malformed file may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial-of-Service of the anitvirus engine process.This issue affects Antivirus: from 8.3.70.94 before 8.3.70.98. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/