Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe
CVE-2021-3579

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Bitdefender

Status
Endpoint Security Tools For Windows
Total Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-3579?

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.

Affected Version(s)

ENdpoint Security Tools for Windows < 7.2.1.65

Total Security < 7.2.1.65

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/i...
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael DePlante of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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CVE-2021-3579 : Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe