CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-12463

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Avira Software Updater before 2.0.6.27476 due to improperly handling file hard links. This allows local users to obtain take control of arbitrary files.

4.6 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000142857-Avira-Software-Updater Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:avira:software_updater:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-05-05 10:15

Updated : 2021-07-21 11:39

NVD link : CVE-2020-12463

Mitre link : CVE-2020-12463

Products Affected

Avira

Software Updater

CWE
NVD-CWE-noinfo