Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender Internet Security 2018. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within emulator 0x10A in cevakrnl.xmd. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-5102.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender | Internet Security 2018 | < 73456 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-943Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-943Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17409?
CVE-2017-17409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender Internet Security 2018. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in th...
How severe is CVE-2017-17409?
CVE-2017-17409 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17409?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitdefender Internet Security 2018.