CVE-2022-26523 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The socket connection handler in aswArPot.sys in the Avast and AVG Windows Anti Rootkit driver before 22.1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) due to a double fetch vulnerability at aswArPot+0xbb94.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-26523?

CVE-2022-26523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The socket connection handler in aswArPot.sys in the Avast and AVG Windows Anti Rootkit driver before 22.1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service ...

How severe is CVE-2022-26523?

CVE-2022-26523 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26523?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.