Vulnerability identifier: #VU22594

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12612

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bitdefender BOX
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Bitdefender

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code to the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local authenticated administrator can pass arbitrary code to the BOX appliance via the web API.

In order to exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs presence in Bitdefender BOX setup network and Bitdefender BOX be in setup mode.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bitdefender BOX: All versions

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External links
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-box-local-code-execution/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.