Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Avast Free Antivirus
CVE-2024-7228

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Avast

Status
Free Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-7228?

This vulnerability within Avast Free Antivirus allows local attackers to initiate a denial-of-service condition. By gaining access to execute low-privileged code on the target system, an attacker can create a symbolic link that exploits the Avast Service. This manipulation results in the creation of unintended folders, ultimately causing interruptions in the antivirus service and affecting system stability.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-999/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-2024-7228 : Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Avast Free Antivirus