Link following in Avira Prime and Avira System Speedup - CVE-2024-9523
Published: January 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU102525
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9523
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Affected software:
Avira Prime
Avira System Speedup
Avira Prime
Avira System Speedup
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the System Speedup Service. A local user can delete a file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-9523
Install updates from vendor's website.