CVE-2023-42124
HIGH EPSS 19.6%
Published May 3, 20242y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
Published May 3, 2024 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
Avast Premium Security Sandbox Protection Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avast Premium Security. 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 implementation of the sandbox feature. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox at medium integrity. . Was ZDI-CAN-20178.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
19.6% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization Authorization
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| avast | premium_security | 22.12.6044 | any |
References 1
- zerodayinitiative.com https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1474/
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.