CVE-2021-3641 (GCVE-0-2021-3641)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-09 14:10 – Updated: 2024-09-17 02:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in Bitdefender GravityZone (VA-9921)
Summary
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in the EPAG component of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service. This issue affects: Bitdefender GravityZone version 7.1.2.33 and prior versions.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advi… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender | GravityZone |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ 7.1.2.33
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2021-10-30 00:00
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