CVE-2006-1355

Description

avast! Antivirus 4.6.763 and earlier sets "BUILTIN\Everyone" permissions to critical system files in the installation folder, which allows local users to gain privileges or disable protection by modifying those files.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark%2C15601404~days=9999~start=20
http://secunia.com/advisories/19284	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19862.0
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1011	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25336	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17158	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1355?: CVE-2006-1355 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1355?: To fix CVE-2006-1355, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1355 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-1355 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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