CVE-2020-12463 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit improper hard link handling in Avira Software Updater to take control of arbitrary files and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-12463?
CVE-2020-12463 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12463?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avira Software Updater.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12463?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-12463 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12463 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5wg-hpq8-9gf3.