CVE-2024-6510: Local privilege escalation vulnerability in AVG Internet Security
Published Sep 12, 2024
·Updated
Local Privilege Escalation in AVG Internet Security v24 on Windows allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via COM-Hijacking.
Affected Software
1 affected component
AVG Internet Security Windows<24.1
Remediation
Information
Update
AVG Internet Security to 24.1
Event History
Sep 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6510?
CVE-2024-6510 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-6510?
To fix CVE-2024-6510, ensure that you upgrade AVG Internet Security to version 24.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6510?
CVE-2024-6510 affects all users of AVG Internet Security versions prior to 24.2 on Windows systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6510?
CVE-2024-6510 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
What can an attacker achieve using CVE-2024-6510?
An attacker can use CVE-2024-6510 to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level on a Windows system.