CVE-2024-2224 in GravityZone Control Center
Summary
by MITRE • 04/09/2024
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects the following products that include the vulnerable component:
Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Linux version 7.0.5.200089 Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Windows version 7.9.9.380 GravityZone Control Center (On Premises) version 6.36.1
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-2224 represents a critical path traversal flaw within Bitdefender GravityZone's UpdateServer component that fundamentally compromises system security through improper pathname limitation. This weakness falls under the CWE-22 category, which specifically addresses path traversal vulnerabilities that occur when applications fail to properly validate or sanitize file paths, allowing attackers to access restricted directories and execute malicious code. The vulnerability exists in the UpdateServer's handling of file paths during software update processes, creating a direct pathway for attackers to manipulate the update mechanism and gain unauthorized system access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the UpdateServer component, where user-supplied pathnames are not adequately restricted to prevent directory traversal sequences such as ../ or ..\ that could navigate outside of intended directories. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious update packages or manipulating update server communications to place files in unintended locations, potentially executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple product variants including Linux and Windows endpoint security solutions, as well as the on-premises GravityZone Control Center, indicating a widespread impact across Bitdefender's security infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it enables remote code execution capabilities that can lead to complete system compromise. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially install malware, modify system files, escalate privileges, or establish persistent backdoors within the affected environments. The attack surface extends beyond individual endpoints to encompass the entire GravityZone ecosystem, as the control center component serves as the central management point for all security policies and updates. This creates a cascading risk where compromising a single vulnerable instance could potentially affect the entire security infrastructure.
Organizations affected by CVE-2024-2224 should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches from Bitdefender, implementing network segmentation to isolate vulnerable systems, and monitoring for suspicious update activities or unauthorized file modifications. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for execution through command and script interpreters, as well as T1078 for valid accounts usage, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring and access control measures. Security teams should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing path traversal attacks. The remediation process must include validating update server configurations and implementing strict file path validation mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future.