CVE-2021-27241 (GCVE-0-2021-27241)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-29 21:05 – Updated: 2024-08-03 20:48
VLAI?
Summary
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directories on affected installations of Avast Premium Security 20.8.2429 (Build 20.8.5653.561). 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 AvastSvc.exe module. By creating a directory junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a directory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12082.
Severity ?
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
zdi
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Avast Premium Security Affected: 20.8.2429 (Build 20.8.5653.561)
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Credits
Abdelhamid Naceri
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