Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-8578
CVE-2015-8578
Description
AVG Internet Security 2015 allocates memory with Read, Write, Execute (RWX) permissions at predictable addresses when protecting user-mode processes, which allows attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:avg:internet_security:2015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:avg:internet_security:2015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =2015
Patches
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References
4- breakingmalware.com/vulnerabilities/vulnerability-patching-learning-from-avg-on-doing-it-right/nvdExploit
- blog.ensilo.com/the-av-vulnerability-that-bypasses-mitigationsnvd
- breakingmalware.com/vulnerabilities/sedating-watchdog-abusing-security-products-bypass-mitigations/nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/78813nvd
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