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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-19395: 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-CAN-19395?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-19395 is considered high due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19395?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-19395, ensure that you update VIPRE Antivirus Plus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19395?

    ZDI-CAN-19395 affects installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus where local attackers can execute low-privileged code.

  • What type of attacks does ZDI-CAN-19395 enable?

    ZDI-CAN-19395 enables local privilege escalation attacks allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated access on the system.

  • Is there a known exploit for ZDI-CAN-19395?

    While specific exploits for ZDI-CAN-19395 are not publicly detailed, it requires low-privileged access to exploit the vulnerability.

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