CVE-2024-7237 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2024-7237 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 22/11/2024 | CVE Updated: 22/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2024
Source: zdi | Vendor: AVG | Product: AntiVirus Free
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2024-7237 Description

AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22960.

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: AVG

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).