CVE-2023-6154
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Bitdefender security products allows attackers to manipulate configuration settings to load unauthorized third-party libraries during execution. It affects multiple Bitdefender consumer products at version 27.0.25.114, potentially enabling local privilege escalation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Bitdefender Total Security
- Bitdefender Internet Security
- Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
- Bitdefender Antivirus Free
📦 What is this software?
Antivirus by Bitdefender
Antivirus Plus by Bitdefender
Internet Security by Bitdefender
Total Security by Bitdefender
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise through local privilege escalation leading to administrative control, persistence mechanisms, and complete data access.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls prevent unauthorized local access and the system is fully patched.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access to the system but appears to be straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 27.0.25.114
Vendor Advisory: https://bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/local-privilege-escalation-in-bitdefender-total-security-va-11168/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Bitdefender interface. 2. Check for updates in the settings. 3. Install any available updates. 4. Restart the computer to complete the update process.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
windowsLimit local user access to systems running vulnerable Bitdefender versions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized local access to affected systems
- Monitor for suspicious process execution and privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Bitdefender version in the application interface or via Windows Programs and Features. If version is exactly 27.0.25.114, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via Bitdefender GUI or Windows Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Bitdefender version is higher than 27.0.25.114 in the application interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution from Bitdefender directories
- Unexpected DLL loading by seccenter.exe
- Privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent process contains 'seccenter' and child process has elevated privileges