CVE-2020-8093: Code Injection into Bitdefender AV for Mac
First published: Wed Jan 29 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the AntivirusforMac binary as used in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac allows an attacker to inject a library using DYLD environment variable to cause third-party code execution
Credit: cve-requests@bitdefender.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Antivirus | <8.0.0 |
Remedy
Update the Antivirus for Mac solution to version 8.0.0 or higher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-8093.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac version up to 8.0.0 is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8093?
The severity of CVE-2020-8093 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8093?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8093 by injecting a library using the DYLD environment variable to cause third-party code execution.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8093?
Yes, Bitdefender has released a fix for CVE-2020-8093. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac.
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