CVE-2006-1355

Published: Mar 22, 2006Modified: Apr 16, 2026

7.2

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Alwil: Avast Antivirus

Alwil

1 product

Avast Antivirus

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Alwil Avast Antivirus	Up to 4.6.763

References (12)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19862.0

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/19284

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark%2C15601404~days=9999~start=20

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17158

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1011

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25336

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19862.0