How severe is CVE-2008-6962?

CVE-2008-6962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6962?

CVE-2008-6962 primarily affects Avira Antivir. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6962 published?

CVE-2008-6962 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6962

CVE-2008-6962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avira Antivir with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Avira Antivir
Published: 2009-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Avira AntiVir Premium, Premium Security Suite, AntiVir Professional, and AntiVir Personal - FREE allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IOCTL request that overwrites a kernel pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6962?: Avira AntiVir Premium, Premium Security Suite, AntiVir Professional, and AntiVir Personal - FREE allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IOCTL request that overwrites a kernel pointer.
How severe is CVE-2008-6962?: CVE-2008-6962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6962?: CVE-2008-6962 primarily affects Avira Antivir. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6962 published?: CVE-2008-6962 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir:-:-:premium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir:6.35.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir_personal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir_personal:*:*:premium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivir_security_suite:-:-:premium:*:*:*:*:*

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