This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directories on affected installations of Avast Premium Security 20.8.2429 (Build 20.8.5653.561). 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 AvastSvc.exe module. By creating a directory junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a directory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12082.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published: 2021-03-29T21:05:31

Updated: 2024-08-03T20:48:15.888Z

Reserved: 2021-02-16T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2021-27241

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2021-03-29T21:15:12.593

Modified: 2021-04-01T16:04:36.250

Link: CVE-2021-27241

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