CVE-2026-6064
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CVE-2026-6064 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Link following vulnerability in Data Shredder components in Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, and AVG Internet Security prior to 26.5.10933 on Windows allows a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During a privileged shred operation, enabling arbitrary file/folder deletion that is leveraged to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privelages..
Description
Link following vulnerability in Data Shredder components in Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, and AVG Internet Security prior to 26.5.10933 on Windows allows a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During a privileged shred operation, enabling arbitrary file/folder deletion that is leveraged to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privelages.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Digital | Norton Antivirus | < 26.5 |
| Gen Digital | Avast Antivirus | < 26.5 |
| Gen Digital | AVG Internet Security | < 26.5 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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