What is the severity of ZDI-24-1005?

ZDI-24-1005 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-24-1005?

To mitigate ZDI-24-1005, ensure that Avast Free Antivirus is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-1005?

ZDI-24-1005 affects users of Avast Free Antivirus who have low-privileged code execution capabilities on their systems.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-1005?

ZDI-24-1005 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated permissions.

What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-24-1005?

To exploit ZDI-24-1005, an attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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ZDI-24-1005

high

7.8

29/7/2024

21/2/2025

ZDI-24-1005: (0Day) Avast Free Antivirus AvastSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 29 2024(Updated: )

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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Avast Antivirus

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-1005?
ZDI-24-1005 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-24-1005?
To mitigate ZDI-24-1005, ensure that Avast Free Antivirus is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-1005?
ZDI-24-1005 affects users of Avast Free Antivirus who have low-privileged code execution capabilities on their systems.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-1005?
ZDI-24-1005 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated permissions.
What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-24-1005?
To exploit ZDI-24-1005, an attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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