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    CVE-2021-27241

    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.

    Published:Mar 29, 2021
    Last Modified:Nov 21, 2024
    EPS:Mar 29, 2021
    EPSS Score:0.00039
    CVSS Score:6.1

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Avast
    Product
    Premium Security

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

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    Network
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    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
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    Availability
    None
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    High