CVE-2022-3369

Improper handling of registry symbolic links in Bitdefender Engines

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe component, as used in Bitdefender Engines for Windows, allows an attacker to delete privileged registry keys by pointing a Registry symlink to a privileged key. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines versions prior to 7.92659. It also affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Total Security, as well as Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows with engine versions prior to 7.92659.

Remediation

Solution:

  • An automatic update to Engines version 7.92659 fixes the issue.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Engines
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3369?
CVE-2022-3369 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3369?
To fix CVE-2022-3369: An automatic update to Engines version 7.92659 fixes the issue.
Is CVE-2022-3369 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3369 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-2022-3369?
CVE-2022-3369 affects Bitdefender Engines.
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