What is CVE-2024-7227?

CVE-2024-7227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avast Free Antivirus, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.

How severe is CVE-2024-7227?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Avast Free Antivirus

CVE-2024-7227

Avast Free Antivirus AvastSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avast Free Antivirus. An attacker must first obtain the ab…

EPSS: 0.004 (27.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Avast Free Antivirus — versions 23.9.6082
Avast Free_antivirus — versions 23.9.6082

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7227?: CVE-2024-7227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avast Free Antivirus, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.
How severe is CVE-2024-7227?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.