CVE-2020-12254
First published: Sun Apr 26 2020(Updated: )
Avira Antivirus before 5.0.2003.1821 on Windows allows privilege escalation or a denial of service via abuse of a symlink.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avira Antivirus | <5.0.2003.1821 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12254?
CVE-2020-12254 is a vulnerability in Avira Antivirus before version 5.0.2003.1821 on Windows that allows privilege escalation or denial of service by abusing a symlink.
How does CVE-2020-12254 affect Avira Antivirus?
CVE-2020-12254 affects Avira Antivirus before version 5.0.2003.1821 on Windows.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12254?
CVE-2020-12254 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can CVE-2020-12254 be exploited?
CVE-2020-12254 can be exploited by abusing a symlink.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-12254?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-12254. Users should update to version 5.0.2003.1821 or later of Avira Antivirus for Windows.
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