CVE-2020-8096: Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in High-Level Antimalware SDK

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows allows an attacker to load third party code from a DLL library in the search path. This issue affects: Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows versions prior to 3.0.1.204 .

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitdefender Antimalware Software Development Kit Windows<3.0.1.204

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.1.204

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-8096.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8096?

The severity of CVE-2020-8096 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8096?

Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows versions prior to 3.0.1.204 are affected by CVE-2020-8096.

5

How can an attacker exploit the vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by loading third party code from a DLL library in the search path.

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