CVE-2021-27241

Published Mar 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.1 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-14006 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 8:48 PM
Reserved
Feb 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 29, 2021, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:44 AM