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CVE-2009-3524: Unspecified vulnerability in ashWsFtr.dll in avast!

Unspecified vulnerability in ashWsFtr.dll in avast! Home and Professional for Windows before 4.8.1356 has unknown impact and local attack vectors.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes an old, unspecified local vulnerability in avast! Home and Professional for Windows before version 4.8.1356. The public record does not state the business impact, affected component behavior, or exploitation history. Treat it as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue unless vulnerable Avast 4 installations still exist. Exposure is limited to Windows endpoints running avast! Home or Professional versions earlier than 4.8.1356. Modern environments are likely exposed only through legacy, unmanaged, or forgotten systems with old Avast 4 installations. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. If no legacy Avast 4 endpoints exist, business urgency is low. If they do exist, remediate because unsupported endpoint security software creates broader operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for avast! Home or Professional installations.; Upgrade any affected installation to 4.8.1356 or a vendor-supported version.; Remove unsupported Avast 4 software where replacement is feasible..

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