CVE-2006-1355
First published: Wed Mar 22 2006(Updated: )
avast! Antivirus 4.6.763 and earlier sets "BUILTIN\Everyone" permissions to critical system files in the installation folder, which allows local users to gain privileges or disable protection by modifying those files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | <=4.6.763 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15601404~days=9999~start=20
- http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19862.0
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19284
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17158
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1011
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25336
- http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark%2C15601404~days=9999~start=20
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1355?
CVE-2006-1355 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1355?
To fix CVE-2006-1355, upgrade to avast! Antivirus version 4.7 or later, which addresses the permission vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1355?
Local users of avast! Antivirus version 4.6.763 or earlier on Windows systems are affected by CVE-2006-1355.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2006-1355?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2006-1355 can gain elevated privileges or disable antivirus protection by modifying critical system files.
Is CVE-2006-1355 still a concern for current software?
CVE-2006-1355 is not a concern for current versions of avast! Antivirus, as it has been addressed in later releases.
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