# CVE-2007-0829: avast! Server Edition before 4.7.726 does not demand a password in a certain intended context, even when a password has been set, which allo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-02-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

avast! Server Edition before 4.7.726 does not demand a password in a certain intended context, even when a password has been set, which allows local users to bypass authentication requirements.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-server-revision-history.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0499
- http://osvdb.org/33114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22425

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