CVE-2017-10950

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender Total Security 21.0.24.62. 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 processing of the 0x8000E038 IOCTL in the bdfwfpf driver. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4776.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Zero Day Initiative Bitdefender Total Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-693 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100418 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10950?
CVE-2017-10950 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-10950?
To fix CVE-2017-10950, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-10950 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-10950 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-10950?
CVE-2017-10950 affects Zero Day Initiative Bitdefender Total Security.
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