CVE-2020-20118
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2020-20118 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Avast AntiVirus before v.19.7 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted request to the aswSnx.sys driver.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Avast AntiVirus before v.19.7 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted request to the aswSnx.sys driver.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Antivirus | < 19.7 |
References
- http://avast.comVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/yongchuank/avast-aswsnx-ioctl-82ac0060-oob-writePatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://avast.comVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/yongchuank/avast-aswsnx-ioctl-82ac0060-oob-writePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20118?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Avast AntiVirus before v.19.7 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted request to the aswSnx.sys driver.
How severe is CVE-2020-20118?
CVE-2020-20118 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20118?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-20118?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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