Race Condition Vulnerability in BitDefender Total Security 2010 on Windows XP

CVE-2010-5154

What is CVE-2010-5154?

A race condition in BitDefender Total Security 2010 allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers. This vulnerability can enable attackers to execute potentially harmful code that traditional signature-based malware detection would ordinarily prevent. The exploitation occurs through specific changes to user-space memory during the execution of these hook handlers, a method known as an argument-switch or KHOBE attack. While there are discussions regarding the validity of this issue, it represents a significant concern for users relying on BitDefender for security.

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