CVE-2018-8955
First published: Wed Oct 24 2018(Updated: )
The installer for BitDefender GravityZone relies on an encoded string in a filename to determine the URL for installation metadata, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by changing the filename while leaving the file's digital signature unchanged.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender GravityZone |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8955?
CVE-2018-8955 is a vulnerability in the installer for BitDefender GravityZone that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2018-8955 work?
CVE-2018-8955 relies on an encoded string in a filename to determine the URL for installation metadata, allowing attackers to change the filename while leaving the file's digital signature unchanged.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8955?
The severity of CVE-2018-8955 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8955?
Bitdefender GravityZone is affected by CVE-2018-8955.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8955?
To fix CVE-2018-8955, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by BitDefender for GravityZone.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/bitdefender
- canonical/bitdefender gravityzone