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

First published: Mon Jan 27 2020(Updated: )

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2, version 2.0.1.91. The API method `/api/update_setup` 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.

Credit: cve-requests@bitdefender.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware<2.1.47.36
Bitdefender BOX 2

Remedy

Updating to firmware version 2.1.47.36 resolves this issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-17102?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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