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CVE-2005-1719: Unknown vulnerability in ALWIL avast!

Unknown vulnerability in ALWIL avast! antivirus 4 (4.6.6230) and earlier, when running on Windows NT 4.0, does not properly detect certain viruses.

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This CVE describes a legacy antivirus detection failure: ALWIL avast! antivirus 4, version 4.6.6230 and earlier, on Windows NT 4.0 may fail to detect certain viruses. The record does not identify the virus types, impact details, CVSS score, or a confirmed fix. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows NT 4.0 systems running ALWIL avast! antivirus 4 version 4.6.6230 or earlier. The bundle does not support expanding affected scope beyond that description. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and assurance issue, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize if Windows NT 4.0 remains in production or supports sensitive operations, because the stated failure weakens malware detection confidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows NT 4.0 systems running avast! antivirus 4.; Identify installations at version 4.6.6230 or earlier.; Check Avast revision history and vendor guidance for fixed builds..

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