CVE-2020-15293 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-15293, a memory corruption vulnerability in Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection, potentially leading to denial of service. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Memory corruption in Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection (VA-9336) may lead to denial of service conditions.
Understanding CVE-2020-15293
Memory corruption vulnerability in Bitdefender's Hypervisor Introspection affecting versions less than 1.132.2.
What is CVE-2020-15293?
This CVE involves memory corruption in specific functions of Hypervisor Introspection due to insufficient guest-data input validation, potentially resulting in denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-15293
- CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Availability Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Unchanged
- No Confidentiality Impact
Technical Details of CVE-2020-15293
Memory corruption vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in specific functions, leading to memory corruption and potential denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hypervisor Introspection
- Vendor: Bitdefender
- Affected Versions: Less than 1.132.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by providing malicious guest data to trigger memory corruption.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-15293.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the provided patch or update to version 1.132.2.
- Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement robust input validation mechanisms to mitigate memory corruption risks.
Patching and Updates
- Bitdefender has released Introcore 1.132.2 to address this vulnerability.