Bitdefender Total Security Link Resolution Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of BitDefender Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of junctions. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Additional Details
Bitdefender has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-total-security-link-resolution-denial-service-vulnerability-va-4021/
Disclosure Timeline
- 2019-08-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-02-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Nabeel Ahmed of Dimension Data Belgium
