Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AVG Internet Security by AVG Technologies

CVE-2024-6510

What is CVE-2024-6510?

AVG Internet Security v24 for Windows is susceptible to a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability that allows an unprivileged local user to gain elevated privileges to the SYSTEM level through the exploitation of COM-Hijacking. This vulnerability highlights a critical flaw in the access control mechanisms of the software that could potentially enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising the integrity and security of the affected system. Patching and mitigation strategies are advisable for users of this product.

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