CVE-2026-12067
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Missing exception handlers in AvastSvc native message dispatcher (ashServ.dll) on Windows allow a local, unprivileged attacker to crash the service by sending specially crafted JSON messages.
The vulnerability spans multiple handler pathways in the RPC-based native message protocol:
* Log_NmSvc.message handler: converts JSON fields to strings without type validation and without exception boundaries.
* OpenInSz_NmSvc handler: converts URL and origin fields to strings without type checking, exposing an exception.
* OpenInSz_NmSvc.profile handler: converts the profile field to an integer without validation.
In all three cases, the exceptions are not caught by action-specific handlers and propagate up the dispatcher. The common root cause is the absence of try-catch blocks around JSON type conversions in the native message processing chain.
- CWEs
- CWE-248 Uncaught Exception
CWE-391 Unchecked Error Condition deprecated by MITRE see CWE-252, CWE-1069, CWE-248, CWE-754, CWE-755 - OWASP Top 10
- A10:2025 Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
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Versions
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| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Gen Digital Avast Antivirus, Avast One, Avast Premium Security, Avast Ultimate, Avast Business Security | before 26.7 |
| Gen Digital AVG Antivirus Free, AVG Internet Security, AVG Ultimate | before 26.7 |
| Gen Digital Norton Antivirus Plus, Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe, Norton 360 Advanced | before 26.7 |