Vulnerability identifier: #VU23864
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Avira Antivirus
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system through the execution of kernel code.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Avira Antivirus: 15.0.1907.1514
External links
http://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000109798-Avira-Antivirus-for-Windows
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.