#VU15512 Remote code execution in GravityZone - CVE-2018-8955
Published: October 23, 2018 / Updated: October 25, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15512
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8955
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GravityZone
GravityZone
Software vendor:
Bitdefender
Bitdefender
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a bypass of the digital signature GravityZone verification tools. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code without breaking the original digital signature, and without embedding anything malicious into the installer itself.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.