Vulnerability Description
Avira Antivirus before 5.0.2003.1821 on Windows allows privilege escalation or a denial of service via abuse of a symlink.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Antivirus | < 5.0.2003.1821 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://web.archive.org/web/20200429193852/https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/art
- https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000109798-Avira-Antivirus-for-WinVendor Advisory
- http://web.archive.org/web/20200429193852/https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/art
- https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000109798-Avira-Antivirus-for-WinVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12254?
CVE-2020-12254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Avira Antivirus before 5.0.2003.1821 on Windows allows privilege escalation or a denial of service via abuse of a symlink.
How severe is CVE-2020-12254?
CVE-2020-12254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avira Antivirus.