Description
Multiple DLL hijacking vulnerabilities via the components instup.exe and wsc_proxy.exe in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DLL file.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/netero1010/Vulnerability-Disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2022-AVAST2
Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=318305.0
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0044
EPSS Percentile
63.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-427
Status
published
Products (1)
avast/premium_security
< 21.11.2500
Published
May 20, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026