ITSS-Advisory : MEDIUM : Avast : Antivirus : Vulnerability Fixed

THREAT LEVEL
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Medium.

INFORMATION
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On 04 Dec 2007, Avast version 4.7.1098 was released.
Included in the list of changes is a fix for a vulnerability
when accessing specially crafted TAR files. The impact of
exploiting this vulnerability has not been disclosed.

More information is available at:
- http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-revision-history.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27929/

AFFECTED PLATFORMS
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Computers of various operating systems with Avast antivirus
versions prior to 4.7.1098 are affected.

ACTION
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Administrators of affected computers are advised to review the
bulletins, test and upgrade to Avast version 4.7.1098.
Links to downloads are available at:
http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html