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.
Published 2021-03-29 21:15:13
Updated 2021-04-01 16:04:36
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Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Products affected by CVE-2021-27241

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
3.6
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

References for CVE-2021-27241

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