What is the severity of CVE-2024-7227?

CVE-2024-7227 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7227?

To fix CVE-2024-7227, update your Avast Free Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7227?

CVE-2024-7227 affects users of Avast Free Antivirus version 23.9.6082 and potentially earlier versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7227?

CVE-2024-7227 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher access on affected systems.

Can I exploit CVE-2024-7227 remotely?

CVE-2024-7227 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires the attacker to have local access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-7227

high

7.8

CWE

22/11/2024

9/12/2024

21/2/2025

CVE-2024-7227: (0Day) Avast Free Antivirus AvastSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

Avast Free Antivirus AvastSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avast Free Antivirus. 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 Avast 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-22272.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Avast Antivirus	=23.9.6082
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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7227?
CVE-2024-7227 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7227?
To fix CVE-2024-7227, update your Avast Free Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-7227?
CVE-2024-7227 affects users of Avast Free Antivirus version 23.9.6082 and potentially earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7227?
CVE-2024-7227 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher access on affected systems.
Can I exploit CVE-2024-7227 remotely?
CVE-2024-7227 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires the attacker to have local access to the affected system.

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