Remote command execution in Bitdefender BOX 2
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-17102 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-413 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Bitdefender BOX 2 Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Bitdefender |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Resource Locking
EUVDB-ID: #VU24475
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17102
CWE-ID:
CWE-413 - Improper Resource Locking
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2 due to the API method "/api/update_setup" does not perform firmware signature checks atomically. A remote attacker can send a series of HTTP requests to the device while in the bootstrap stage, cause race condition and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsBitdefender BOX 2: 2.0.1.91
External linkshttp://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0918
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
