CVE-2024-7233: (0Day) Avast Free Antivirus AvastSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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 folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23731.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7233?
CVE-2024-7233 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing attackers to escalate their access privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7233?
To fix CVE-2024-7233, users should update their Avast Free Antivirus to the latest version provided by Avast.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-7233?
CVE-2024-7233 affects installations of Avast Free Antivirus prior to the fixed version.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-7233?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-7233 to gain elevated privileges on a system running the affected version of Avast Free Antivirus.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-7233?
There are currently no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-7233 other than applying the necessary software update.