CVE-2019-17100
CVE-2019-17100 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Bitdefender Total Security 2020
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bdserviceshost.exe as used in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue does not affect: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.12.69.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17100?
- An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bdserviceshost.exe as used in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue does not affect: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.12.69.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17100?
- CVE-2019-17100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2019-17100 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17100?
- CVE-2019-17100 affects Bitdefender Total Security 2020. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17100?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-17100 published?
- CVE-2019-17100 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:total_security_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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