CVE-2024-7235: AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2024
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Updated

AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-22803.

Affected Software

2 affected components
AVG AntiVirus Free
AVG Antivirus=23.11.8635.809

Event History

Nov 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:24 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7235?

CVE-2024-7235 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability with local exploitability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7235?

To fix CVE-2024-7235, users should update to the latest version of AVG AntiVirus Free that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-7235?

CVE-2024-7235 affects AVG AntiVirus Free version 23.11.8635.809.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-7235?

CVE-2024-7235 can be exploited by local attackers who are able to execute low-privileged code on the affected system.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7235?

CVE-2024-7235 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that can disrupt the normal operations of AVG AntiVirus Free.

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