CVE-2019-17100: Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 (VA-5895)

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bdserviceshost.exe as used in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue does not affect: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.12.69.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitdefender Total Security 2020<24.0.12.69

Remediation

Information

Automatic update to Bitdefender Total Security version 24.0.12.69 mitigates the issue

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-17100?

CVE-2019-17100 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bdserviceshost.exe as used in Bitdefender Total Security 2020.

2

How does CVE-2019-17100 work?

CVE-2019-17100 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bdserviceshost.exe.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-17100?

Bitdefender Total Security 2020 versions prior to 24.0.12.69 are affected by CVE-2019-17100.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17100?

CVE-2019-17100 has a severity rating of medium, with a score of 6.5.

5

How do I fix CVE-2019-17100?

To fix CVE-2019-17100, update Bitdefender Total Security 2020 to version 24.0.12.69 or later.

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