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CVE-2020-12463:
Avira Software Updater vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-12463) was discovered in Avira Software Updater versions prior to 2.0.6.27476. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 5, 2020, affecting the software's handling of file hard links (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of file hard links in Avira Software Updater. This security flaw allows local users to manipulate file permissions through hard link exploitation (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local users to obtain control of arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to privilege escalation (NVD).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires local access to the system and low privileges to exploit. The attack complexity is considered low since it involves manipulating file hard links, a common file system feature (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to Avira Software Updater version 2.0.6.27476 or later to address this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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