CVE-2019-18568

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified

CVE-2019-18568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514 is prone to a local privilege escalation through the execution of kernel code from a restricted user.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514 is prone to a local privilege escalation through the execution of kernel code from a restricted user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AviraFree Antivirus15.0.1907.1514

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18568?
Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1907.1514 is prone to a local privilege escalation through the execution of kernel code from a restricted user.
How severe is CVE-2019-18568?
CVE-2019-18568 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18568?
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