CVE-2024-7237

AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22960.
Configurations

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History

22 Nov 2024, 22:15

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Information

Published : 2024-11-22 22:15

Updated : 2024-11-22 22:15


NVD link : CVE-2024-7237

Mitre link : CVE-2024-7237

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-7237


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')