CVE-2020-10864
First published: Wed Apr 01 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to trigger a reboot via RPC from a Low Integrity process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast AntiVirus | <20.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-10864.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Avast AntiVirus version up to 20.0.
How severe is this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity value of 6.5 (medium).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by triggering a reboot via Remote Procedure Call (RPC) from a Low Integrity process.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, Avast Antivirus version 20.0 or higher is not affected by this vulnerability.