CVE-2009-2761: High severity avira antivirus vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2009
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Updated

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the scheduler (sched.exe) in Avira AntiVir, AntiVir Premium, Premium Security Suite, and AntiVir Professional might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious antivir.exe file in the "C:\Program Files\avira\" directory.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Avira Antivir
Avira Antivir
Avira Antivir
Avira Antivir Security Suite

Event History

Aug 13, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2761?

CVE-2009-2761 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2761?

To fix CVE-2009-2761, users should update their Avira AntiVir software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2761?

CVE-2009-2761 affects Avira AntiVir, Avira AntiVir Premium, and Avira Security Suite among other Avira products.

4

Can CVE-2009-2761 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-2761 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2761?

CVE-2009-2761 is an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

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