Vulnerability Description
Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Avira Spotlight Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21600.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Avira Prime | < 6.27.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-469/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-469/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51636?
CVE-2023-51636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first o...
How severe is CVE-2023-51636?
CVE-2023-51636 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-2023-51636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avira Avira Prime.