Vulnerability identifier: #VU8139

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10954

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bitdefender Internet 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 within pdf.xmd due to integer overflow before allocating a buffer. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening a malicious file, trigger memory corruption and execute rabitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.72918or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Bitdefender Internet Security: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-717/

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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.