6.6
MEDIUM
CVE-2021-3485
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155.

INFO

Published Date :

May 24, 2021, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

0.7
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-3485 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Bitdefender endpoint_security_tools
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-3485.

URL Resource
https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0014/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-linux-va-9769 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-3485 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 16, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155. An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155.
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155. An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Product Update feature of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to abuse the DownloadFile function of the Product Update to achieve remote code execution. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.155.
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 16, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 20, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE Bitdefender CWE-20
    Added CWE Bitdefender CWE-494
    Removed CWE Reason CWE-20 / More specific CWE option available
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 27, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE NIST CWE-20
    Added CWE NIST CWE-494
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 26, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0014/ No Types Assigned https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0014/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 17, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0014/ [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 28, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-linux-va-9769 No Types Assigned https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-linux-va-9769 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-20
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security_tools:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.2.21.155
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.44 }} 0.13%

score

0.75187

percentile

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