MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2008-1625
CWE-264Published: April 2, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
aavmker4.sys in avast! Home and Professional 4.7 for Windows does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0xb2d60030, which allows local users to gain privileges via certain IOCTL requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1625 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1625. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
avast2 product(s)
avast antivirus homeavast antivirus professional
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29605Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29605Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1625
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 2, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1625 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.