CVE-2023-6154: Local privilege escalation in Bitdefender Total Security (VA-11168)

Published Apr 1, 2024
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Updated

A configuration setting issue in seccenter.exe as used in Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Antivirus Free allows an attacker to change the product's expected behavior and potentially load a third-party library upon execution. This issue affects Total Security: 27.0.25.114; Internet Security: 27.0.25.114; Antivirus Plus: 27.0.25.114; Antivirus Free: 27.0.25.114.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Bitdefender Total Security
Bitdefender Internet Security
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Bitdefender Antivirus Free
Bitdefender Antivirus=27.0.25.114
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus=27.0.25.114
Bitdefender Internet Security=27.0.25.114
Bitdefender Total Security=27.0.25.114

Remediation

Information

An automatic update to version 27.0.25.115 fixes the issue.

Event History

Apr 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6154?

CVE-2023-6154 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow the execution of malicious code.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-6154?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6154, ensure that your Bitdefender software is updated to the latest version, as patches may address the configurations that allow the vulnerability to be exploited.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6154?

CVE-2023-6154 affects Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, and Bitdefender Antivirus Free.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-6154 have on my system?

CVE-2023-6154 can potentially allow an attacker to alter the expected behavior of the affected software, which may lead to unauthorized actions on the system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-6154?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-6154 is available through the latest updates from Bitdefender for the affected products.

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