CVE-2022-3368: Software Updater of Avira Security for Windows vulnerable to Privilege Escalation

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows allowed an attacker with write access to the filesystem, to escalate his privileges in certain scenarios. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.72.30556.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Avira Avira Security Windows<=1.1.71.30554

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3368?

CVE-2022-3368 is a vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.

2

How does CVE-2022-3368 impact Avira Security for Windows?

CVE-2022-3368 impacts Avira Security for Windows by allowing an attacker with write access to the filesystem to escalate their privileges.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-3368?

CVE-2022-3368 has a severity score of 8.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-3368?

You can fix CVE-2022-3368 by updating Avira Security to version 1.1.72.30556 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3368?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3368 at the following reference: [https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/security-advisories.html](https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/security-advisories.html)

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