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NVD description
Heap buffer out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed POSIX tar archive may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial-of-Service of the antivirus engine process. This issue affects Avira Antivirus on Windows, macOS, and Linux for engine builds before 8.3.27.12.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
CVE-2026-6676 Heap buffer out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Avira Antivirus engine when scanning a malformed POSIX tar archive may allow Local Execution of Code or Denial-of-Servi… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6676
Post summary
The post announces a new HTTP heap buffer out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Avira Antivirus that can lead to local code execution or denial of service when scanning a malformed POSIX tar archive.
⚠️ CVE-2026-6676 in Avira: Attackers can exploit a heap buffer OOB write via malformed POSIX tar archives, enabling arbitrary code execution. Critical flaw—patch immediately to avoid compromise during scans. #NerdieNews #CyberSecurity #Ransomware https://t.co/de4YT4aUCi
Post summary
A critical heap buffer overflow in Avira's handling of POSIX tar archives (CVE‑2026‑6676) allows arbitrary code execution; users are urged to patch immediately.