CVE-2023-51636
May 22, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
7.8
High
Description
Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Avira Spotlight Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21600.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Avira Prime |
|
Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.0
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: May 22, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: May 22, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: May 22, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Status : Received
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