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CVE-2021-3485

Improper Input Validation in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux

Published: May 24, 2021Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-494
NVD MITRE
6.4CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 45.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:AAC:HPR:HUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:AAttack Vector
Adjacent
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:HPrivileges Required
High
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-494

Affected Products

endpoint security toolsbitdefenderSecurity Products
Endpoint Security Tools for LinuxBitdefenderSecurity Products
bitdefendercommercialROSecurity Products

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0014/
herolab.usd.de
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-linux-va-9769
bitdefender.com

Timeline

Published
May 24, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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