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CVE-2021-3579

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe

Published: Oct 28, 2021Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-276
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 51.4%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-276

Affected Products

ENdpoint Security Tools for WindowsBitdefenderSecurity Products
Total SecurityBitdefenderSecurity Products
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows (BEST)BitdefenderSecurity Products
Bitdefender Total SecurityBitdefenderSecurity Products
endpoint security toolsbitdefenderSecurity Products
bitdefendercommercialROSecurity Products
and 1 more affected products View all →

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/incorrect-default-permissions-vulnerability-in-bdservicehost-exe-and-vulnerability-scan-exe-va-9848/
bitdefender.com
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/
zerodayinitiative.com
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/
zerodayinitiative.com
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Timeline

Published
Oct 28, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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