Last updated on December 8th, 2022 at 02:13 pm
With its help, you can completely disable the OS
Rack911 Labs, a security specialist, reported a critical vulnerability in “almost all” antiviruses.
Endangered users of Windows, macOS, and Linux. Critical vulnerability detected in all popular antiviruses
Vulnerability experts tested and found a “hole” in 28 popular antivirus programs, including Microsoft Defender (Windows Defender), Avast, Kaspersky, and many others. Moreover, it acts not only on Windows but macOS with Linux.
According to experts, antivirus packages have errors that allow hackers to delete files, cause serious system crashes, and install malware. Depending on the operating system, vulnerabilities can be exploited in various ways. It is based on the already known type of vulnerability called Symlink, which originates in the unsafe creation of files by a program.
Rack911 Labs notes: During testing on Windows, macOS, and Linux, we were able to easily delete important files related to antivirus software, which resulted in the loss of efficiency or even deletion of key files of the operating system, which could cause significant damage requiring a complete reinstallation of the OS ”.
However, the researchers themselves note that most antivirus developers have already corrected their flaws, with rare exceptions.
