CVE-2020-8961: Code Injection
First published: Thu Apr 09 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Avira Free-Antivirus before 15.0.2004.1825. The Self-Protection feature does not prohibit a write operation from an external process. Thus, code injection can be used to turn off this feature. After that, one can construct an event that will modify a file at a specific location, and pass this event to the driver, thereby defeating the anti-virus functionality.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avira Free Antivirus | <15.0.2004.1825 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Avira Free-Antivirus?
The vulnerability ID for this issue in Avira Free-Antivirus is CVE-2020-8961.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8961?
The severity of CVE-2020-8961 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software version for this vulnerability?
The affected software version for this vulnerability is Avira Free Antivirus version up to 15.0.2004.1825.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows code injection, which can be used to disable the Self-Protection feature and modify files on the system.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8961?
Yes, a fix is available. Please refer to the Avira support website for more information.
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