CVE-2019-6738: Bitdefender SafePay launch Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender SafePay 23.0.10.34. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of TIScript. When processing the launch method the application does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7250.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender SafePay. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of TIScript. When processing the launch method the application does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2019-6738?
CVE-2019-6738 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender SafePay 23.0.10.34.
How severe is CVE-2019-6738?
CVE-2019-6738 has a severity value of 8.8, which is categorized as high.
How can CVE-2019-6738 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2019-6738, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6738?
Bitdefender SafePay 23.0.10.34 is the affected version.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6738?
To fix CVE-2019-6738, users should update their Bitdefender SafePay installation to the latest version available.