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CVE-2017-8308
In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast pr…
Impact
In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Antivirus | through 12.3.2279 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98084
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98084
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/?fid=9201