CVE-2020-23738: Medium severity iobit advanced systemcare vulnerability
Published Dec 3, 2020
·Updated
There is a local denial of service vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare 13 PRO 13.5.0.174. Attackers can use a constructed program to cause a computer crash (BSOD)
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advancedsystemcare Advanced Systemcare=13.5.0.174
Event History
Dec 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-23738?
CVE-2020-23738 is classified as a local denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a system crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-23738?
To mitigate CVE-2020-23738, update Advanced SystemCare to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2020-23738?
CVE-2020-23738 specifically affects users of Advanced SystemCare version 13.5.0.174.
4
What type of attack exploits CVE-2020-23738?
CVE-2020-23738 can be exploited by attackers using a specially crafted program leading to a blue screen of death (BSOD).
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Can CVE-2020-23738 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-23738 is a local vulnerability, meaning exploitation requires local access to the vulnerable system.