Avast! Antivirus File Opening Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability (Win)

Summary
This host is installed with avast! AntiVirus and is prone to insecure library loading vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow the attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.0.677 or later, For updates refer to http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html
Insight
The flaw is due to the application insecurely loading certain librairies from the current working directory, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a license file.
Affected
Avast! Antivirus version 5.0.594 and prior.
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