Vulnerability Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the scheduler (sched.exe) in Avira AntiVir, AntiVir Premium, Premium Security Suite, and AntiVir Professional might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious antivir.exe file in the "C:\Program Files\avira\" directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Antivir | All versions |
| Avira | Antivir Security Suite | - |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-01/0146.html
- http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/01/tzo-2009-2-avira-antivir-priviledge.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/55647
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3130Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46568
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-01/0146.html
- http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/01/tzo-2009-2-avira-antivir-priviledge.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/55647
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3130Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46568
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2761?
CVE-2009-2761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the scheduler (sched.exe) in Avira AntiVir, AntiVir Premium, Premium Security Suite, and AntiVir Professional might allow local users to gain privileges v...
How severe is CVE-2009-2761?
CVE-2009-2761 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2761?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avira Antivir, Avira Antivir Security Suite.