ZDI-CAN-19836: ZDI-23-1169: Avira Free Antivirus Integer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Avira Free Antivirus

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19836?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-19836 is categorized as a high-impact vulnerability due to its capability of allowing local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19836?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-19836, it is recommended to update Avira Free Antivirus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19836?

ZDI-CAN-19836 affects users of Avira Free Antivirus running vulnerable installations.

4

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-19836?

ZDI-CAN-19836 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

Can ZDI-CAN-19836 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-19836 requires local access to exploit, as the attacker must execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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