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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-755: (0Day) VIPRE Antivirus Plus Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 31 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GFI VIPRE Antivirus

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-755?

    ZDI-23-755 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-755?

    To fix ZDI-23-755, ensure that your VIPRE Antivirus Plus is updated to the latest version to apply the security patches.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-23-755?

    ZDI-23-755 affects users of VIPRE Antivirus Plus who have not yet applied the necessary security updates.

  • Can ZDI-23-755 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-23-755 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

  • What are the impacts of ZDI-23-755?

    Exploitation of ZDI-23-755 allows an attacker to escalate privileges, which may lead to unauthorized access to user data and system resources.

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