Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 27, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2017-8307
CVE-2017-8307
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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References
2- www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Avast-Antivirus/nvdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98086nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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