Description
An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed x_refsource_misc
http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-session-handling-leading-to-information-disclosure-advisory/
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0032
EPSS Percentile
23.7%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-212
CWE-459
Status
published
Products (1)
avast/antivirus
20.1.5069.562
Published
Sep 10, 2020
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026