CVE-2020-10867 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Avast Self Defense restrictions via the TaskEx library RPC endpoint, allowing unauthorized task execution from untrusted processes.
- 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-2020-10867?
CVE-2020-10867 is a critical 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. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions on tasks from an untrusted process, when Self Defense is enabled.
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10867?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avast Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10867?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10867 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-10867 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10867 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2021-45335 Missing authorization in n/a
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xc4w-wp3g-fcw5.