CVE-2024-6510
CVE-2024-6510 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avg Internet Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47594
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Avg Internet Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Local Privilege Escalation in AVG Internet Security v24 on Windows allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via COM-Hijacking.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6510?
- Local Privilege Escalation in AVG Internet Security v24 on Windows allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via COM-Hijacking.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6510?
- CVE-2024-6510 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-6510 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6510?
- CVE-2024-6510 affects Avg Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6510?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-6510 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6510 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47594.
- When was CVE-2024-6510 published?
- CVE-2024-6510 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:avg:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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