CVE-2020-12463

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Avira Software Updater before 2.0.6.27476 due to improperly handling file hard links. This allows local users to obtain take control of arbitrary files.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory avira.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://support.avira.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000142857-Avira-Software-Updater	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12463?: CVE-2020-12463 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-12463?: To fix CVE-2020-12463, 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-2020-12463 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-12463 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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