CVE-2020-8109

CVE-2020-8109 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Engines with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in the ace.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. This can result in denial-of-service. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines version 7.84892 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8109?
A vulnerability has been discovered in the ace.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. This can result in denial-of-service. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines version 7.84892 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2020-8109?
CVE-2020-8109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8109 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8109?
CVE-2020-8109 affects Bitdefender Engines. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8109?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8109 published?
CVE-2020-8109 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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