Vulnerability Description
In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Antivirus | <= 12.3.2279 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98084Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-VulnExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98084Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-VulnExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8308?
CVE-2017-8308 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense fea...
How severe is CVE-2017-8308?
CVE-2017-8308 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8308?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Antivirus.