CVE-2020-8103: Link Resolution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Free (VA-8604)
First published: Fri Jun 05 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the improper handling of symbolic links in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178.
Credit: cve-requests@bitdefender.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Antivirus 2020 | <1.0.17.178 |
Remedy
An automatic update to Bitdefender Antivirus Free version 1.0.17.178 or newer fixes the issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8103?
CVE-2020-8103 is a vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Free that allows an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file and restore it to a privileged location.
Which versions of Bitdefender Antivirus Free are affected by CVE-2020-8103?
Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178 are affected by CVE-2020-8103.
How severe is CVE-2020-8103?
CVE-2020-8103 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-8103?
The CWE ID for CVE-2020-8103 is CWE-59.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8103?
To fix CVE-2020-8103, users should update to Bitdefender Antivirus Free version 1.0.17.178 or later.
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