PT-2024-38194 · Avg · Avg Antivirus Free

Izobashi + 2 · Published 2024-07-29 · Updated 2024-12-19 · CVE-2024-7234

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions AVG AntiVirus Free (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue 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 issue. The specific flaw exists within the AVG Service, where an attacker can create a symbolic link to abuse the service and delete a file, potentially escalating privileges and executing arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-7234

ZDI-24-1008

Affected Products

Avg Antivirus Free

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-7234 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1008 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7234 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1860073466273366407 · Twitter Post