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CVE-2024-7237 (GCVE-0-2024-7237)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-12-05 14:30
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG 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. Was ZDI-CAN-22960.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG | AntiVirus Free |
Affected:
23.12.8700.813
|
|
| avg | anti-virus |
Affected:
23.12.8700.813
cpe:2.3:a:avg:anti-virus:23.12.8700.813:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7236 (GCVE-0-2024-7236)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-11-23 01:26
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free icarus Arbitrary File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free icarus Arbitrary File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the update functionality to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a persistent denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22942.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
23.12.8700.812
|
Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7235 (GCVE-0-2024-7235)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-11-23 01:26
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
. Was ZDI-CAN-22803.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG | AntiVirus Free |
Affected:
23.11.8635.809
|
Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7234 (GCVE-0-2024-7234)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-12-05 14:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22260.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG | AntiVirus Free |
Affected:
23.9.8494.795
|
|
| avg | anti-virus |
Affected:
23.9.8494.795
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Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7236 (GCVE-0-2024-7236)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-11-23 01:26
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free icarus Arbitrary File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free icarus Arbitrary File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the update functionality to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a persistent denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22942.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
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|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| AVG | AntiVirus Free |
Affected:
23.12.8700.812
|
Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7234 (GCVE-0-2024-7234)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-12-05 14:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22260.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
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Affected:
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Affected:
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Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7237 (GCVE-0-2024-7237)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-12-05 14:30
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG 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. Was ZDI-CAN-22960.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
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Impacted products
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Affected:
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Affected:
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2024-07-29 21:37
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CVE-2024-7235 (GCVE-0-2024-7235)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 21:12 – Updated: 2024-11-23 01:26
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Summary
AVG AntiVirus Free Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
. Was ZDI-CAN-22803.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
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|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
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Affected:
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Date Public
2024-07-29 21:37
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