CVE-2024-9524
Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Avira Prime Version 1.1.96.2
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in System Speedup Service in Avira Operations GmbH Avira Prime Version 1.1.96.2 on Windows 10 x64 allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM via creating a symbolic link and leveraging a TOCTTOU (time-of-check to time-of-use) attack.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the System Speedup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2024-10-04 CVE Reserved
- 2025-01-09 CVE Published
- 2025-05-09 CVE Updated
- 2025-05-15 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
- CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
- CAPEC-549: Local Execution of Code
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