CVE-2017-8308: High severity avast antivirus vulnerability
In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8308?
CVE-2017-8308 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows unprivileged users to mark arbitrary processes as Trusted.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8308?
To fix CVE-2017-8308, update your Avast Antivirus software to version 17 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-8308 have on system security?
CVE-2017-8308 can lead to a bypass of the Self-Defense feature in Avast Antivirus, which may expose the system to further attacks.
Is CVE-2017-8308 present in all versions of Avast Antivirus?
CVE-2017-8308 affects Avast Antivirus versions prior to 17, specifically those up to version 12.3.2279.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8308?
Any user running affected versions of Avast Antivirus can be impacted by CVE-2017-8308.