CVE-2020-8100CWE-20

Incomplete validation in detection code in Bitdefender Engines (VA-8589)

Critical · published May 15, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple crafted sample can bring Bitdefender to its knees! This improper input validation flaw in the cevakrnl.rv0 module could lead to a denial of service, affecting your defenses. 🔥 Think of your antivirus as a security guard at a party. If someone hands them a fake ID that they don't check, it might just cause chaos on the dance floor, halting the party altogether! If exploited, an attacker could trigger a denial of service, crashing the antivirus scanner when it encounters the specially-crafted sample. This means your system could be left vulnerable without proper protection!

Put simply

Think of your antivirus as a security guard at a party. If someone hands them a fake ID that they don't check, it might just cause chaos on the dance floor, halting the party altogether! This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the cevakrnl.rv0 module of Bitdefender Engines, allowing attackers to manipulate the scanning process and disrupt services.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger a denial of service, crashing the antivirus scanner when it encounters the specially-crafted sample. This means your system could be left vulnerable without proper protection! Update your Bitdefender Engines to version 7.84063 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for patches to keep your defenses robust! You’ve got this! By updating now, you can keep your party in full swing and your systems protected. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01005 · 62.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2020-05-15T09:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAY 09:20Z
    Incomplete validation in detection code in Bitdefender Engines (VA-8589)
    cvelistv5