CVE-2017-8307

In Avast Antivirus before v17, using the LPC interface API exposed by the AvastSVC.exe Windows service, it is possible to launch predefined binaries, or replace or delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is exploitable by any unprivileged user when Avast Self-Defense is disabled. It is also exploitable in conjunction with CVE-2017-8308 when Avast Self-Defense is enabled. The vulnerability allows for Denial of Service attacks and hiding traces of a possible attack.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:avast:antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:33

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98086 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98086 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201 - Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory () https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201 - Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-04-27 20:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:33


NVD link : CVE-2017-8307

Mitre link : CVE-2017-8307

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-8307


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Products Affected

avast

  • antivirus