ZDI-23-1169: Avira Free Antivirus Integer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Aug 24, 2023
·Updated
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Free Antivirus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Avira Free Antivirus
Event History
Aug 24, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-23-1169?
The severity of ZDI-23-1169 is classified as high due to its impact on privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix ZDI-23-1169?
To fix ZDI-23-1169, ensure that you update to the latest version of Avira Free Antivirus.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-23-1169?
ZDI-23-1169 affects users of Avira Free Antivirus installed on their systems.
4
What type of attacks can be performed using ZDI-23-1169?
ZDI-23-1169 can be exploited by local attackers to escalate their privileges on the affected system.
5
Is there a workaround for ZDI-23-1169?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for ZDI-23-1169 other than applying the available updates.