CVE-2021-3579 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2021-3579

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Michael DePlante of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Affected Vendor

Bitdefender

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Affected Software

ENdpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified

Timeline

Official Publish: October 28th, 2021
Last Modified: September 16th, 2024
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)