MicroWord eScan Antivirus Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in USB Password Handler
Vulnerability
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in MicroWord eScan Antivirus version 7.0.32 for Linux. The issue arises in the USB Password Handler component, specifically within the sprintf function. This vulnerability requires local exploitation.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a buffer overflow, which can commonly result in arbitrary code execution or causing a crash by overwriting the return address on the stack.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
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