Multiple vulnerabilities in Avira Prime
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-9523 CVE-2024-9525 CVE-2024-9524 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Avira Prime Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Avira System Speedup Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU102525
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9523
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the System Speedup Service. A local user can delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAvira Prime: All versions
Avira System Speedup: before 6.27
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_prime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_system_speedup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-023/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU102527
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9525
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the System Speedup Service. A local user can delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAvira Prime: All versions
Avira System Speedup: before 6.27
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_prime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_system_speedup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-025/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU102526
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9524
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the System Speedup Service. A local user can delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAvira Prime: All versions
Avira System Speedup: before 6.27
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_prime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avira_operations_gmbh_and_co._kg:avira_system_speedup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-024/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
