CVE-2025-7018

Name: CVE-2025-7018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-12T22:16:49.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-7018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed Windows PE file may allow Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivirus on Windows, macOS, and Linux for engine builds before 8.3.70.64.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed Windows PE file may allow Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivirus on Windows, macOS, and Linux for engine builds before 8.3.70.64.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

References

https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7018?

How severe is CVE-2025-7018?

CVE-2025-7018 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7018?

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-2025-7018?

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Source: NVD / NIST