CVE-2020-8094

HIGH

Published Jan 15, 2025 Modified Feb 7, 2025 CWE-426

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
bitdefender	antivirus_2020	< 1.0.16.152

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/untrusted-search-path-vulnerability-bitdefender-antivirus-free-2020-va-8422/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8094? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8094? +

CVE-2020-8094 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8094? +

CVE-2020-8094 affects products from bitdefender, specifically: antivirus_2020. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-8094? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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