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CVE-2017-8308

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

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CVE-2017-8308 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AvastAntivirus<= 12.3.2279

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8308?
In Avast Antivirus before v17, an unprivileged user (and thus malware or a virus) can mark an arbitrary process as Trusted from the perspective of the Avast product. This bypasses the Self-Defense feature of the product, opening a door to subsequent attack on many of its components.
How severe is CVE-2017-8308?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8308 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8308?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST