CVE-2006-1274
First published: Sun Mar 19 2006(Updated: )
Classic Planer in AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic 7 does not drop privileges before executing external programs, which allows local users to gain privileges via notepad.exe, which is used to display scan reports.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avira AV Pack | ||
| Avira AV Pack | =7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/042868.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17071
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19217
- http://www.osvdb.org/23843
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/573
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0948
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25244
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427412/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1274?
CVE-2006-1274 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1274?
To fix CVE-2006-1274, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Avira AntiVir that addresses this privilege escalation issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1274?
CVE-2006-1274 affects users of Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic version 7 who have not installed security updates.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1274?
CVE-2006-1274 can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1274?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2006-1274 is to restrict access permissions for the scan report functionality until the software is updated.
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