CVE-2019-17102: Bitdefender BOX v2 bootstrap update_setup command execution vulnerability (VA-2226)

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2, version 2.0.1.91. The API method /api/updatesetup does not perform firmware signature checks atomically, leading to an exploitable race condition (TOCTTOU) that allows arbitrary execution of system commands. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2 versions prior to 2.1.47.36.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware<2.1.47.36
Bitdefender BOX 2

Remediation

Information

Updating to firmware version 2.1.47.36 resolves this issue.

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17102?

The severity of CVE-2019-17102 is critical with a severity value of 8.1.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2019-17102?

The affected software of CVE-2019-17102 is Bitdefender BOX 2 firmware version up to 2.1.47.36.

3

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2019-17102 be exploited?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-17102 can be exploited by performing an arbitrary execution of system commands through a race condition in the API method /api/update_setup.

4

Is Bitdefender BOX 2 vulnerable to CVE-2019-17102?

No, Bitdefender BOX 2 is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-17102.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in CVE-2019-17102?

To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2019-17102, users should apply the necessary firmware update provided by Bitdefender.

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