CVE-2020-15024 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast	Antivirus	20.1.5069.562

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-459 CWE-212

References

http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-sessThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed
http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-sessThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15024?

CVE-2020-15024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logo...

How severe is CVE-2020-15024?

CVE-2020-15024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15024?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Antivirus.