What is the severity of CVE-2023-51636?

CVE-2023-51636 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51636?

To fix CVE-2023-51636, update your Avira Prime to the latest version provided by Avira.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-51636?

CVE-2023-51636 affects installations of Avira Prime on local systems.

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-51636 remotely?

No, an attacker must have local access to the system to exploit CVE-2023-51636.

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-51636 allow?

CVE-2023-51636 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on the target system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-51636

high

7.8

CWE

22/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-51636: Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 22 2024(Updated: )

Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Avira Spotlight Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21600.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Avira Prime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51636?
CVE-2023-51636 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51636?
To fix CVE-2023-51636, update your Avira Prime to the latest version provided by Avira.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-51636?
CVE-2023-51636 affects installations of Avira Prime on local systems.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-51636 remotely?
No, an attacker must have local access to the system to exploit CVE-2023-51636.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-51636 allow?
CVE-2023-51636 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on the target system.

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