CVE-2019-17103

Get-task-allow entitlement via BDLDaemon on macOS

Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the BDLDaemon component of Bitdefender AV for Mac allows an attacker to elevate permissions to read protected directories. This issue affects: Bitdefender AV for Mac versions prior to 8.0.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Bitdefender AV for Mac to version 8.0.0 or higher.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Bitdefender AV for Mac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/get-task-allow-entitlement-via-bdldaemon-macos-va-3448/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17103?
CVE-2019-17103 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17103?
To fix CVE-2019-17103: Update Bitdefender AV for Mac to version 8.0.0 or higher.
Is CVE-2019-17103 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-17103 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-2019-17103?
CVE-2019-17103 affects Bitdefender Bitdefender AV for Mac.
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