Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Avira Antivirus can mishandle a malformed Windows PE file during scanning. A malicious file could crash the antivirus engine or potentially cause local code execution. The issue affects engine builds before 8.3.70.98 across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint security update. The vulnerable component is defensive software, so crashes or code execution in that process can weaken protection where users or systems handle untrusted files.
Technical view
CVE-2025-9032 is a heap buffer out-of-bounds read in the Avira Antivirus engine PE scanning path. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 7.8 high: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Avira Antivirus engine builds earlier than 8.3.70.98 on Windows, macOS, or Linux are potentially exposed. The sources do not identify specific editions, deployment modes, or downstream OEM integrations.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation appears tied to scanning a malformed Windows PE file, requiring the file to reach the endpoint or scanning workflow.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Gen Digital advisory landing page. The bundle names CWE-125 and the affected engine threshold, but does not provide root-cause detail, proof-of-concept status, or exploit telemetry.
Mitigation direction
- Update Avira Antivirus engine to build 8.3.70.98 or later.
- Check Gen Digital security advisories for product-specific update instructions.
- Prioritize endpoints that ingest untrusted files or email attachments.
- Monitor antivirus engine crashes until updates are confirmed.
- Do not rely on manual file blocking as the primary control.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Avira Antivirus engine build versions across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints.
- Confirm each deployed engine is 8.3.70.98 or later.
- Review endpoint management logs for failed or delayed engine updates.
- Check security monitoring for antivirus engine crashes during file scanning.
- Track Gen Digital advisory updates for added scope or remediation details.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9GENVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/CVE reference, GEN
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
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