High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 5, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-12463
CVE-2020-12463
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Avira Software Updater before 2.0.6.27476 due to improperly handling file hard links. This allows local users to obtain take control of arbitrary files.
Affected products
3- Avira/Software Updaterdescription
- Range: <2.0.6.27476
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000142857-Avira-Software-UpdaternvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
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