CVE-2022-0357

Improper Quoting Path Issue in Bitdefender Total Security

Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in the Vulnerability Scan component of Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM. This issue affects: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 26.0.10.45.

Remediation

Solution:

  • An automatic update to version 26.0.10.45 or higher fixes the issue.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Total Security
Affected: Bitdefender Internet Security
Affected: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-quoting-path-issue-in-bitdefender-total-security vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0357?
CVE-2022-0357 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0357?
To fix CVE-2022-0357: An automatic update to version 26.0.10.45 or higher fixes the issue.
Is CVE-2022-0357 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0357 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-2022-0357?
CVE-2022-0357 affects Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus.
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