ZDI-CAN-22241: ZDI-25-897: Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2025
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Updated

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-2024-13759.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Avira Prime

Event History

Sep 18, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22241?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-22241 is rated at 7.8 on the CVSS scale, indicating a high level of risk.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22241?

To fix ZDI-CAN-22241, users should update to the latest version of Avira Prime provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22241?

ZDI-CAN-22241 affects installations of Avira Prime where local attackers can escalate privileges.

4

What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-22241 associated with?

ZDI-CAN-22241 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks requiring prior low-privileged access.

5

What is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-22241?

To exploit ZDI-CAN-22241, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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