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Offline JLJ-o-matic

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UPDATE Re: [SOLVED] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2024, 06:54:50 PM »
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This bug has returned: anyone with physical access to the PC can disable all Avast shields without having the program password. I consider this a serious vulnerability, I know the assumption is that anyone with physical access can wreak havoc anyway, but I still say that the entire point of password protection is denial of access to any actions without it. Comodo free firewall, eg, still requires the password to do anything. Can this be rectified?
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Re: [SOLVED] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2024, 06:58:09 PM »
You can do a manual update to the latest version 25.6 and see if that is still present as bug fixes were the biggest thing in 25.6.

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Re: [SEE UPDATE] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2024, 09:11:57 AM »
I'm not able to induce it on current beta 24.6.9241.848. I was trying open UI and disable shields, both from tray icon menu. Are there any special steps?
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Re: [SOLVED] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2024, 07:32:37 PM »
Quote from: DavidR on June 28, 2024, 06:58:09 PM
You can do a manual update to the latest version 25.6 and see if that is still present as bug fixes were the biggest thing in 25.6.


OK as of 24.6.6121 (build 24.6.9241.851) / UI v 1.0.810 said bug has been squashed again. I hope it doesn't rear its ugly head after some future update only to require an even more future update ;-) THX
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Re: [SEE UPDATE] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2024, 12:56:53 AM »
If you look a few posts below yours, you will see there is a major flaw running through Avast.
I'm not able to get into my settings screen because Avast keeps asking for Authorization with a password.
Problem is - I know my password.  I entered my password. I even was able to change my password, and I still can't get into my Settings screen.

In either case, it would seem Avast is having a security issue
« Last Edit: July 04, 2024, 12:59:11 AM by recruiter »
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Re: [SEE UPDATE] Require password to disable shields from systray icon?
« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2024, 07:33:56 AM »
Hello recruiter
the change of password is done in settings, could you please share screenshots what is blocked?

Petr
Quote from: recruiter on July 04, 2024, 12:56:53 AM
If you look a few posts below yours, you will see there is a major flaw running through Avast.
I'm not able to get into my settings screen because Avast keeps asking for Authorization with a password.
Problem is - I know my password.  I entered my password. I even was able to change my password, and I still can't get into my Settings screen.

In either case, it would seem Avast is having a security issue
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