Remote code execution in BitDefender GravityZone



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8955
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 GravityZone
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor Bitdefender

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU15512

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8955

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a bypass of the digital signature GravityZone verification tools. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code without breaking the original digital signature, and without embedding anything malicious into the installer itself.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GravityZone: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/cve-2018-8955-bitdefender-gravityzone-arbitrary-code-execution/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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