CVE-2019-17102

Bitdefender BOX v2 bootstrap update_setup command execution vulnerability (VA-2226)

Description

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2, version 2.0.1.91. The API method `/api/update_setup` does not perform firmware signature checks atomically, leading to an exploitable race condition (TOCTTOU) that allows arbitrary execution of system commands. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2 versions prior to 2.1.47.36.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Updating to firmware version 2.1.47.36 resolves this issue.

Categories

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17102?
CVE-2019-17102 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17102?
To fix CVE-2019-17102: Updating to firmware version 2.1.47.36 resolves this issue.
Is CVE-2019-17102 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-17102 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-2019-17102?
CVE-2019-17102 affects Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2.
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