Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23738

First published: Thu Dec 03 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)

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IObit Advanced SystemCare=13.5.0.174

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23738?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-23738, update Advanced SystemCare to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-23738?

    CVE-2020-23738 specifically affects users of Advanced SystemCare version 13.5.0.174.

  • 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).

  • Can CVE-2020-23738 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-23738 is a local vulnerability, meaning exploitation requires local access to the vulnerable system.

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