CVE-2021-3579
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 28, 2021, 11:24 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-3579
vulnerability.
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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-2021-3579.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/incorrect-default-permissions-vulnerability-in-bdservicehost-exe-and-vulnerability-scan-exe-va-9848/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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CVE-2021-3579 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.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ [Third Party Advisory] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/incorrect-default-permissions-vulnerability-in-bdservicehost-exe-and-vulnerability-scan-exe-va-9848/ No Types Assigned https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/incorrect-default-permissions-vulnerability-in-bdservicehost-exe-and-vulnerability-scan-exe-va-9848/ Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-276 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security_tools:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.2.1.65 *cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.2.1.65 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1277/ [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-3579 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-3579
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.04 }} 0.00%
score
0.05635
percentile