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CVE-2020-8097

8.1 · HIGH

An improper authentication vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows and Bitdefender Endpoint Security SDK allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges or tam…

Published Aug 30, 2020CWE-287EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2020-8097 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An improper authentication vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows and Bitdefender Endpoint Security SDK allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges or tamper with the product's security settings. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 6.6.18.261. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 6.6.18.261. Bitdefender Endpoint Security SDK versions prior to 6.6.18.261.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8097?

CVE-2020-8097 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8097?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8097?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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