Vulnerability identifier: #VU96221

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7229

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cleanup Premium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Avast Software s.r.o.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the Avast Cleanup Service. A local user can create a symbolic link, abuse the service to delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Cleanup Premium: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1002/

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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.