#VU60121 Link following in Endpoint Security Tools


Published: 2022-01-28

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60121

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3641

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Endpoint Security Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Bitdefender

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the Endpoint Agent in the EPAG component. A local user can abuse the service to overwrite a file and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Endpoint Security Tools: 7.1.2.33


External links
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-link-resolution-before-file-access-in-bitdefender-gravityzone-va-9921
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-143/


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.


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