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.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98086 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201 | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98086 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201 | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:33
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () 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 |
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
CWE