CVE-2018-6183: High severity Bitdefender Total Security vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2018
·Updated
BitDefender Total Security 2018 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of an "insecurely created named pipe". Ensures full access to Everyone users group.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Bitdefender Total Security=2018
Event History
Mar 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of BitDefender Total Security 2018?
The vulnerability ID of BitDefender Total Security 2018 is CVE-2018-6183.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6183?
The severity of CVE-2018-6183 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by local users who can impersonate all the pipes through an insecurely created named pipe, allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
4
Which version of BitDefender Total Security is affected?
BitDefender Total Security 2018 is the affected version.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-6183?
Yes, it is recommended to update to the latest version of BitDefender Total Security to fix CVE-2018-6183.