What is the severity of CVE-2017-17409?

CVE-2017-17409 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17409?

To fix CVE-2017-17409, update the Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-17409?

Exploiting CVE-2017-17409 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially compromising sensitive data.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17409?

CVE-2017-17409 affects Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 up to version 73456.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-17409

critical

9.3

CWE

190

21/12/2017

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-17409: Integer Overflow

Q: Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-17409?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2017-17409.

First published: Thu Dec 21 2017(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender Internet Security 2018. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within emulator 0x10A in cevakrnl.xmd. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-5102.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BitDefender Internet Security	<73456

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Reference Links

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-943

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17409?
CVE-2017-17409 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17409?
To fix CVE-2017-17409, update the Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-17409?
Exploiting CVE-2017-17409 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially compromising sensitive data.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17409?
CVE-2017-17409 affects Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 up to version 73456.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-17409?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2017-17409.

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