CVE-2020-9320
CVE-2020-9320 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avira Anti-malware Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Avira Anti-malware Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Avira AV Engine before 8.3.54.138 allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted ISO archive. This affects versions before 8.3.54.138 of Antivirus for Endpoint, Antivirus for Small Business, Exchange Security (Gateway), Internet Security Suite for Windows, Prime, Free Security Suite for Windows, and Cross Platform Anti-malware SDK. NOTE: Vendor asserts that vulnerability does not exist in product
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9320?
- Avira AV Engine before 8.3.54.138 allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted ISO archive. This affects versions before 8.3.54.138 of Antivirus for Endpoint, Antivirus for Small Business, Exchange Security (Gateway), Internet Security Suite for Windows, Prime, Free Security Suite for Windows, and Cross Platform Anti-malware SDK. NOTE: Vendor asserts that vulnerability does not exist in product
- How severe is CVE-2020-9320?
- CVE-2020-9320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-9320 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9320?
- CVE-2020-9320 primarily affects Avira Anti-malware Sdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9320?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9320 published?
- CVE-2020-9320 was published on 2020-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156472/AVIRA-Generic-Malformed-Container-Bypass.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/31
- https://blog.zoller.lu/p/from-low-hanging-fruit-department-avira.html
- https://www.zoller.lu/%5BTZO-01-2020%5D%20AVIRA%20Generic%20Bypass%20ISO.pdf
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:anti-malware_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:antivirus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_antivirus_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_antivirus_for_small_business:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_exchange_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_free_security_suite:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_internet_security_suite:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_prime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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