CVE-2019-17102
CVE-2019-17102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-367.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-367
- Affected product: Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2, version 2.0.1.91. The API method `/api/update_setup` does not perform firmware signature checks atomically, leading to an exploitable race condition (TOCTTOU) that allows arbitrary execution of system commands. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2 versions prior to 2.1.47.36.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17102?
- An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the recovery partition of Bitdefender BOX 2, version 2.0.1.91. The API method `/api/update_setup` does not perform firmware signature checks atomically, leading to an exploitable race condition (TOCTTOU) that allows arbitrary execution of system commands. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender BOX 2 versions prior to 2.1.47.36.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17102?
- CVE-2019-17102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17102 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17102?
- CVE-2019-17102 affects Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17102?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-17102 published?
- CVE-2019-17102 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:bitdefender:box_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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