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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-757: (0Day) VIPRE Antivirus Plus DeleteHistoryFile Directory Traversal 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-23-757?

    The vulnerability ZDI-23-757 has a severity rating that indicates critical risk due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-757?

    To fix ZDI-23-757, ensure that you update VIPRE Antivirus Plus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-23-757?

    ZDI-23-757 affects installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus where local access to execute low-privileged code has been obtained.

  • Can ZDI-23-757 be exploited remotely?

    No, the exploitation of ZDI-23-757 requires local access to the system.

  • What is the impact of ZDI-23-757?

    The impact of ZDI-23-757 is that it allows attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems, potentially compromising security.

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