CVE-2017-8307

Published Apr 27, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Avast Antivirus before v17, using the LPC interface API exposed by the AvastSVC.exe Windows service, it is possible to launch predefined binaries, or replace or delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is exploitable by any unprivileged user when Avast Self-Defense is disabled. It is also exploitable in conjunction with CVE-2017-8308 when Avast Self-Defense is enabled. The vulnerability allows for Denial of Service attacks and hiding traces of a possible attack.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-17268 In Avast Antivirus before v17, using the LPC interface API exposed by the AvastSVC.exe Windows service, it is possible to launch predefined binaries, or replace or delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is exploitable by any unprivileged user when Avast Self-Defense is disabled. It is also exploitable in conjunction with CVE-2017-8308 when Avast Self-Defense is enabled. The vulnerability allows for Denial of Service attacks and hiding traces of a possible attack.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:34 PM
Reserved
Apr 27, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 27, 2017, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:26 AM