CVE-2017-9977

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified

CVE-2017-9977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AVG AntiVirus for MacOS with scan engine before 4668 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging failure to scan inside disk image (aka DMG) files.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVG AntiVirus for MacOS with scan engine before 4668 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging failure to scan inside disk image (aka DMG) files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AvgAnti-VirusAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9977?
AVG AntiVirus for MacOS with scan engine before 4668 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging failure to scan inside disk image (aka DMG) files.
How severe is CVE-2017-9977?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9977?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-9977?

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Source: NVD / NIST