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CVE-2021-27241

This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directories on affected installations of Avast Premium Security 20.8.2429 (Build 20.8.5653.561). 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 AvastSvc.exe module. By creating a directory junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a directory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12082.

Published

2021-03-29T21:15:12.593

Last Modified

2024-11-21T05:57:40.110

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

  • Access Vector: LOCAL
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

4.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-59
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application avast premium_security 20.8.2429 Yes
References