#VU24802 Input validation error in Bitdefender Total Security - CVE-2020-8095

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24802

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8095

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bitdefender Total Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Bitdefender

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of junctions before deletion. An authenticated attacker with physical access can trigger a denial of service condition on the affected device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bitdefender Total Security: before 24.9

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External links
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-total-security-link-resolution-denial-service-vulnerability-va-4021

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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