CVE-2020-8107 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A Process Control vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, and Total Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136 allows attackers to tamper with product settings via a specially crafted DLL file.

Understanding CVE-2020-8107

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Bitdefender security products that could lead to unauthorized tampering with product settings.

What is CVE-2020-8107?

The vulnerability in ProductAgentUI.exe in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows attackers to manipulate product settings through a malicious DLL file.

The Impact of CVE-2020-8107

CVSS Base Score: 8.2 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2020-8107

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to tamper with product settings through a specially crafted DLL file in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 24.0.26.136.

Affected Systems and Versions

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 24.0.26.136
Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136
Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by using a specially crafted DLL file to manipulate product settings.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-8107 by following these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected Bitdefender products to version 24.0.26.136 to patch the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update security software to the latest versions.
Implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Bitdefender has released an automatic update to version 24.0.26.136 to address the vulnerability.