CVE-2020-8109

Bitdefender ace.xmd parser out-of-bounds write (VA-8772)

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in the ace.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. This can result in denial-of-service. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines version 7.84892 and prior versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Bitdefender has issued an update in engines version 7.84892 to correct this vulnerability

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Bitdefender Engines
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-ace-xmd-parser-out-of-bounds-write-va-8772 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8109?
CVE-2020-8109 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8109?
To fix CVE-2020-8109: Bitdefender has issued an update in engines version 7.84892 to correct this vulnerability
Is CVE-2020-8109 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8109 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-2020-8109?
CVE-2020-8109 affects Bitdefender Bitdefender Engines.
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