Vulnerability identifier: #VU95566

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7228

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Avast Antivirus
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Avast Software s.r.o.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists dye to incorrect handling of symbolic links within the Avast Service. A local user can abuse the service to create a folder, which can lead to a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Avast Antivirus: 1 - 2016.11.1.2262

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-999/

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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.