CVE-2024-11128: virus scanner Privilege Escalation

Description

A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by the absence of Hardened Runtime or Library Validation signing. This issue affects Bitdefender Virus Scanner versions before 3.18.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
bitdefender	virus_scanner	< 3.18

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/insufficient-hardened-runtime-or-library-validation-signing-in-bitdefender-virus-scanner-for-macos/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11128? +

A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by the absence of Hardened Runtime or Library Validation signing. This issue affects Bitdefender Virus Scanner versions before 3.18. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-11128? +

CVE-2024-11128 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-2024-11128? +

CVE-2024-11128 affects products from bitdefender, specifically: virus_scanner. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11128? +

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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