ZDI-25-023: Avira Prime System Speedup Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-9523.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-25-023?
The severity of ZDI-25-023 is rated at 7.8 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix ZDI-25-023?
To fix ZDI-25-023, update your Avira Prime installation to the latest version provided by Avira.
Who is affected by ZDI-25-023?
ZDI-25-023 affects users of Avira Prime who have an installation susceptible to this privilege escalation vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-023?
ZDI-25-023 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges.
What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-25-023?
An attacker must first execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-25-023.