CVE-2020-8096

Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in High-Level Antimalware SDK

Description

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows allows an attacker to load third party code from a DLL library in the search path. This issue affects: Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows versions prior to 3.0.1.204 .

Remediation

Solution:

  • An updated version of the High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows (version 3.0.1.204, delivered ion August 30, 219) fixes the issue.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/untrusted-search-path-vulnerability-high-level-antimalware-sdk-windows/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8096?
CVE-2020-8096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8096?
To fix CVE-2020-8096: An updated version of the High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows (version 3.0.1.204, delivered ion August 30, 219) fixes the issue.
Is CVE-2020-8096 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8096 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-2020-8096?
CVE-2020-8096 affects Bitdefender High-Level Antimalware SDK for Windows.
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