Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 22, 2006· Updated Apr 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1355

Description

avast! Antivirus 4.6.763 and earlier sets "BUILTIN\Everyone" permissions to critical system files in the installation folder, which allows local users to gain privileges or disable protection by modifying those files.

Affected products

Alwil/Avast Antivirus
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=4.6.763

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

secunia.com/advisories/19284nvdVendor Advisory
forum.avast.com/index.phpnvd
www.dslreports.com/forum/remark%2C15601404~days=9999~start=20nvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/17158nvd
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1011nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25336nvd

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