#VU29208 Input validation error in Bitdefender Total Security - CVE-2020-8102

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29208

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8102

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bitdefender Total Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Bitdefender

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Safepay browser component. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary commands inside the Safepay Utility process.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bitdefender Total Security: before 24.0.20.116

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External links
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/insufficient-url-sanitization-validation-safepay-browser-va-8631/

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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.