CVE-2019-17099: bitdefender endpoint_security_tools Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 27-01-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-17099 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in bitdefender endpoint_security_tools. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.65%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-01-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in EPSecurityService.exe as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.11.163 allows an attacker to load an arbitrary DLL file from the search path. This issue affects: Bitdefender EPSecurityService.exe versions prior to 6.6.11.163.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 5.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:LDiffers
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.65%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.65% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.65%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Bitdefender2 products
- endpoint_security_tools< 6.6.11.163
- epsecurityservice.exe6.6.11.162 and prior
1 vendor · 2 products