Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-27241
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directories on affected installations of Avast Premium Security 20.8.2429 (Build 20.8.5653.561). 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 AvastSvc.exe module. By creating a directory junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a directory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-12082.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2021-27241
- cpe:2.3:a:avast:premium_security:20.8.2429:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-27241
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 9 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-27241
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
1.8
|
4.2
|
Zero Day Initiative | |
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
1.8
|
4.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-27241
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-27241
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-208/
ZDI-21-208 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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