CVE-2019-18568: Avira Free Antivirus is proned to a local privilege escalation through the execution of kernel code from a restricted user.

Published Dec 31, 2019
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Updated

Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514 is prone to a local privilege escalation through the execution of kernel code from a restricted user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Avira Free Antivirus=15.0.1907.1514
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514?

The vulnerability ID for Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514 is CVE-2019-18568.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18568?

The severity of CVE-2019-18568 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-18568?

The affected software for CVE-2019-18568 is Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514.

4

How can I exploit CVE-2019-18568?

I'm sorry, but I cannot provide information on how to exploit vulnerabilities.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-18568?

To fix CVE-2019-18568, it is recommended to update Avira Free Antivirus to the latest version available and follow any patches or instructions provided by the vendor.

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