CVE-2023-51636 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-51636 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 22/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 02/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: Avira | Product: Prime
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-51636 Description

Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. 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 Avira Spotlight Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21600.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ( Link Following )
Source: Avira

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).