CVE-2020-15024: Medium severity avast antivirus vulnerability
Published Sep 10, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Avast Antivirus=20.1.5069.562
Event History
Sep 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15024?
The severity of CVE-2020-15024 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
2
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-15024?
The affected software for CVE-2020-15024 is Avast Antivirus version 20.1.5069.562.
3
How does CVE-2020-15024 affect Avast Antivirus?
CVE-2020-15024 affects Avast Antivirus by storing the entered password in Windows main memory after logout or a Lock Vault operation.
4
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-15024?
Yes, Avast Antivirus has released a fix for CVE-2020-15024. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software.