CVE-2020-8092: Privilege escalation in Bitdefender AV for Mac
A privilege escalation vulnerability in BDLDaemon as used in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac allows a local attacker to obtain authentication tokens for requests submitted to the Bitdefender Cloud. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac versions prior to 8.0.0.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac (BDLDaemon)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac?
The vulnerability ID for the privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is CVE-2020-8092.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-8092?
The severity level of CVE-2020-8092 is medium.
How does the privilege escalation vulnerability in BDLDaemon affect Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac?
The privilege escalation vulnerability in BDLDaemon allows a local attacker to obtain authentication tokens for requests submitted to the Bitdefender Cloud in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac versions prior to 8.0.0.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-8092?
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac versions prior to 8.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-8092.
Is there a fix available for the Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac privilege escalation vulnerability?
Yes, updating Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac to version 8.0.0 or later fixes the privilege escalation vulnerability.