CVE-2020-12680: Medium severity avira free antivirus vulnerability

Q: What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12680.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2020-12680?

The severity of CVE-2020-12680 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

Q: What is the affected software?

The affected software is Avira Free Antivirus version 15.0.2005.1866.

Q: What can local users do with this vulnerability?

Local users can discover user credentials stored in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge.

Q: Can the vulnerability be disputed?

Yes, the vulnerability is disputed.

Published May 8, 2020

Updated

DISPUTED Avira Free Antivirus through 15.0.2005.1866 allows local users to discover user credentials. The functions of the executable file Avira.PWM.NativeMessaging.exe are aimed at collecting credentials stored in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. The executable does not verify the calling program and thus a request such as fetchChromePasswords or fetchCredentials will succeed. NOTE: some third parties have stated that this is "not a vulnerability."

Affected Software

1 affected component

Avira Free Antivirus<=15.0.2005.1866

Event History

May 8, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:02 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:02 PM

Description

Disputed

01:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12680.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12680?

The severity of CVE-2020-12680 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Avira Free Antivirus version 15.0.2005.1866.

What can local users do with this vulnerability?

Local users can discover user credentials stored in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge.

Can the vulnerability be disputed?