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CVE-2023-42124

Avast Premium Security Sandbox Protection Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avast Premium Security. 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 implementation of the sandbox feature. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox at medium integrity. . Was ZDI-CAN-20178.

Published

2024-05-03T03:15:51.633

Last Modified

2025-08-13T12:17:33.243

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-863
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application avast premium_security 22.12.6044 Yes
References