CVE-2024-7231: (0Day) Avast Cleanup Premium Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Avast Cleanup Premium Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avast Cleanup Premium. 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 Cleanup 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-22894.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7231?
CVE-2024-7231 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7231?
To fix CVE-2024-7231, update Avast Cleanup Premium to version 23.4 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-7231?
CVE-2024-7231 affects users of Avast Cleanup Premium version 23.4 build 15592.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-7231?
CVE-2024-7231 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising the system.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-7231?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-7231 by executing low-privileged code on a system where Avast Cleanup Premium is installed.