CVE-2021-3579: (0Day) Bitdefender Total Security Unnecessary Privileges Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Oct 28 2021(Updated: )
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.
Credit: cve-requests@bitdefender.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools | <7.2.1.65 | |
| Bitdefender Total Security | <7.2.1.65 | |
| Bitdefender Total Security | ||
Remedy
An automatic update to Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools version 7.2.1.65, Bitdefender Total Security version 25.0.26 fixes the issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3579?
CVE-2021-3579 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Bitdefender Total Security.
What software products are affected by CVE-2021-3579?
CVE-2021-3579 affects Bitdefender Total Security and Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
In order to exploit CVE-2021-3579, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3579?
CVE-2021-3579 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3579?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-3579 on the Bitdefender support website and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.
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