CVE-2025-7018

Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed Windows PE file may allow Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivirus on Windows, macOS, and Linux for engine builds before 8.3.70.64.

Score

CVSS 3.1 5.5 Medium

Status

Deferred - security@nortonlifelock.com

Published

2026-06-12

Last modified

2026-10-07

Weaknesses

CWE-476

Affected products

• Avira Antivirus (Gen Digital)

References

• https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/