#VU27563 Windows Hard Link in Avira Software Updater - CVE-2020-12463 

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#VU27563 Windows Hard Link in Avira Software Updater - CVE-2020-12463

Published: May 6, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27563
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-12463
CWE-ID: CWE-65
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Avira Software Updater
Software vendor:
Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly handling file hard links. A local user can obtain take control of arbitrary files, leading to an elevated status.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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