CVE-2020-10860 Memory corruption in n/a
An arbitrary memory address overwrite in the Avast Log Library allows attackers to cause a denial of service in the Avast service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-10860?
CVE-2020-10860 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. An Arbitrary Memory Address Overwrite vulnerability in the aswAvLog Log Library results in Denial of Service of the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe).
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10860?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avast Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-10860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2020-10867 Security feature bypass in n/a
- CVE-2017-8307 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2025-3500 Integer Overflow in Avast Antiviurs 25.1.981.6 on Windows may result in privilege escalation
- CVE-2021-45335 Missing authorization in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7fx-gm26-7pfr.