CVE-2022-3368: A vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows allowed an attacker wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3368?

avira security: upgrade to newer than 1.1.71.30554. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3368 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3368 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-3368 affect?

CVE-2022-3368 affects avira security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows allowed an attacker with write access to the filesystem, to escalate his privileges in certain scenarios. The issue was fixed with Avira Security versio

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HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3368 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting avira security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows allowed an attacker with write access to the filesystem, to escalate his privileges in certain scenarios. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.72.30556.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2022-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NortonLifeLock Inc. · Vendor: avira

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-17 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avira avira security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.71.30554

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.71.30554

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avira-security || rpm -q avira-security || avira-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.71.30554 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade avira-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade avira-security

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-3368?

avira security: upgrade to newer than 1.1.71.30554. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3368 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3368 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-3368 affect?

CVE-2022-3368 affects avira security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability within the Software Updater functionality of Avira Security for Windows allowed an attacker with write access to the filesystem, to escalate his privileges in certain scenarios. The issue was fixed with Avira Security versio

How urgent is CVE-2022-3368?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

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