CVE-2017-6186: Code Injection
Code injection vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security 12.0 (and earlier), Internet Security 12.0 (and earlier), and Antivirus Plus 12.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full control of any Bitdefender process via a "DoubleAgent" attack. One perspective on this issue is that (1) these products do not use the Protected Processes feature, and therefore an attacker can enter an arbitrary Application Verifier Provider DLL under Image File Execution Options in the registry; (2) the self-protection mechanism is intended to block all local processes (regardless of privileges) from modifying Image File Execution Options for these products; and (3) this mechanism can be bypassed by an attacker who temporarily renames Image File Execution Options during the attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6186?
CVE-2017-6186 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code injection and remote control of affected processes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6186?
To fix CVE-2017-6186, update your Bitdefender software to a version later than 12.0.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-6186?
CVE-2017-6186 affects Bitdefender Total Security 12.0, Internet Security 12.0, and Antivirus Plus 12.0, and earlier versions.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-6186?
CVE-2017-6186 can be exploited by a local attacker with access to the system.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-6186?
Exploiting CVE-2017-6186 can allow an attacker to bypass self-protection mechanisms and gain full control over Bitdefender processes.