Integer overflow in Bitdefender Internet Security

CVE-2017-10954

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Bitdefender Internet Security Internet Security 2018 prior to build 7.72918. 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 pdf.xmd. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4361.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.040 (89.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10954?
CVE-2017-10954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Internet Security, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-10-31.
How severe is CVE-2017-10954?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.