Self Defense false positive - "gdrv64.sys"

[bob3160]

You might find one of these helpful and eliminate the need for using what's no longer safe.
https://www.tech21century.com/best-cpu-temperature-monitor/

[RoyC]

@Spec8472

Please find the file attached to this post. Please note I had to change the extension of the file to .txt as .sys files are allowed to be uploaded.

Thank you for your reply and support.

[Scotty33]

You might find one of these helpful and eliminate the need for using what's no longer safe.
https://www.tech21century.com/best-cpu-temperature-monitor/

I also use EasyTune to overclock the CPU/RAM...

for end user point , some workable tool crash after Avast upgrading...

[polonus]

This thread comes to show how tricky it can be when an av-solution decides to mingle with essential system files or files that are essential for proper driver functioning with a particular OS. The appropriate party should be the developer in full cooperation with that particular Operating System team, e.g. a patch to tackle the problems/flaws should be issued.

Whenever those parties involved are not helping out, I can imagine an av-solution steps in with all the consequences we see now.

polonus

[Spec8472]

Hi guys,

latest Gigabyte utilities from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility do not contain the vulnerable driver. We are going to release a patch to suspend this blockage until more user configurable system is implemented (like with exceptions support).

[RoyC]

Hi guys,

latest Gigabyte utilities from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility do not contain the vulnerable driver. We are going to release a patch to suspend this blockage until more user configurable system is implemented (like with exceptions support).

Thank you, much appreciated!

[HuJohner]

hi Spec8472~

I am running an very old PC mainboard so that there is no way to get any support/patch from GigaByte.
And I do need this tool to monitor my PC healthy information.

Is it possible to release a Avast patch to let user decide to block this gdrv.sys or not?
Since it's vulnerability , I will take the risks.

gdrv.sys version in my PC: 5.00.2195.1620

Thanks.

It seems a bit strange to possibly compromise your system to allow something to monitor it's health?

well~

GigaByte provide a tiny tool called [EasyTune] , to monitor the CPU temperature or setup the CPU fan speed.
And this tool need gdrv.sys......

F.Y.I.

Yep same boat here. I tried the newer versions but they don't work with older gigabyte mobos... I don't know what to do.

[RoyC]

Hi guys,

latest Gigabyte utilities from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility do not contain the vulnerable driver. We are going to release a patch to suspend this blockage until more user configurable system is implemented (like with exceptions support).

Thank you, much appreciated!

To update:

Uninstalled App Centre

Installed again, downloading the new version from the vendor's website.

The app center now runs smoothly without any notification from Avast.

Thank you for your support. Much appreciated.

[netimagus]

At last news, Gigabyte utilities can now be launched, i tried, it works and there's no more blocking messages from Avast.

Thank you.

[Scotty33]

still waiting for the Avast patch.

new version tool from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility , is not compatible with old main-board.

or please tell me how to rollback the Avast to previous version temporary?

[Scotty33]

Hi guys,

latest Gigabyte utilities from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility do not contain the vulnerable driver. We are going to release a patch to suspend this blockage until more user configurable system is implemented (like with exceptions support).

well, I saw Avast had upgraded the version,
but didn't see any option to suspend the blockage?

any update for this?

Thanks.

[Scotty33]

After some trouble shooting , finally I can run GigaByte ET6 and Avast now.

Thanks!!!

Hi guys,

latest Gigabyte utilities from https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility do not contain the vulnerable driver. We are going to release a patch to suspend this blockage until more user configurable system is implemented (like with exceptions support).

well, I saw Avast had upgraded the version,
but didn't see any option to suspend the blockage?

any update for this?

Thanks.

[Tyl3r]

Hi Scotty33,

How did you manage to run ET6 with old mobo together with Avast?

Thanks 

Edit: After the latest update, the self defense problem is no more.