CVE-2020-8094 Details
Description
An untrusted search path vulnerability in testinitsigs.exe as used in Bitdefender Antivirus Free 2020 allows a low-privilege attacker to execute code as SYSTEM via a specially crafted DLL file.
A vulnerability allowing code execution as SYSTEM has been identified in Bitdefender Antivirus Free 2020. This untrusted search path vulnerability arises in the 'testinitsigs.exe' component, where a low-privilege attacker can exploit the issue by using a specially crafted DLL file.
Bitdefender has automatically applied the fix to affected instances. Users can ensure they are on the patched version by checking for updates.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 15, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/untrusted-search-path-vulnerability-bitdefender-antivirus-free-2020-va-8422/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-426 | Untrusted Search Path | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| bitdefender antivirus 2020 | < 1.0.16.152 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 15, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |