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Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions 1.0.17.178 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (‘Link Following’) Vulnerability

Details

A vulnerability in the improper handling of symbolic links in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178.

Vulnerable Systems:

Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions 1.0.17.178

CVE Information:

CVE-2020-8103

Disclosure Timeline:
Published Date:6/5/2020

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