#VU15512 Remote code execution in GravityZone - CVE-2018-8955

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15512

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GravityZone
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Bitdefender

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

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

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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.