CVE-2020-12680
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CVE-2020-12680 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Avira Free Antivirus through 15.0.2005.1866 allows local users to discover user credentials. The functions of the executable file Avira.PWM.NativeMessaging.exe are aimed at collecting credentials stored in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Avira Free Antivirus through 15.0.2005.1866 allows local users to discover user credentials. The functions of the executable file Avira.PWM.NativeMessaging.exe are aimed at collecting credentials stored in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. The executable does not verify the calling program and thus a request such as fetchChromePasswords or fetchCredentials will succeed. NOTE: some third parties have stated that this is "not a vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Free Antivirus | <= 15.0.2005.1866 |
References
- https://twitter.com/taviso/status/1258448515912491026Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/taviso/status/1258448515912491026Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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