CVE-2018-6183 : Security Advisory and Response

BitDefender Total Security 2018 has a vulnerability that allows local users to elevate privileges or disrupt services by exploiting an insecurely created named pipe, granting complete access to the Everyone user group.

Understanding CVE-2018-6183

This CVE entry describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in BitDefender Total Security 2018.

What is CVE-2018-6183?

The vulnerability in BitDefender Total Security 2018 enables local users to elevate their privileges or disrupt services by exploiting an insecurely created named pipe, providing complete access to the Everyone user group.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6183

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges or disrupt services, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6183

This section provides technical details of the CVE entry.

Vulnerability Description

BitDefender Total Security 2018 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through the use of an insecurely created named pipe, ensuring full access to Everyone user group.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BitDefender Total Security 2018
Vendor: BitDefender
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to impersonate pipes and gain unauthorized access to the Everyone user group.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-6183 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by BitDefender promptly.
Limit user privileges to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement least privilege principles to restrict user access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that BitDefender Total Security 2018 is updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the vulnerability.