Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions on tasks from an untrusted process, when Self Defense is enabled.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Antivirus | < 20.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232420.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232423.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/umarfarook882/Avast_Multiple_Vulnerability_Disclosure/blob/maExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232420.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232423.0Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/umarfarook882/Avast_Multiple_Vulnerability_Disclosure/blob/maExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10867?
CVE-2020-10867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions on tas...
How severe is CVE-2020-10867?
CVE-2020-10867 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10867?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Antivirus, Microsoft Windows.