CVE-2005-1286: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1286: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in BitDefender 8 allows local users to prevent BitDefender from...

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in BitDefender 8 allows local users to prevent BitDefender from starting by creating a malicious C:\program.exe, possibly due to the lack of quoting of the full pathname when executing a process.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old BitDefender 8 issue could let a local Windows user stop the antivirus service from starting by abusing an unquoted path lookup. The practical business risk is loss of endpoint protection on affected legacy systems, not remote compromise by itself. Exposure appears limited to Windows systems still running BitDefender 8 or similarly configured legacy deployments. The source bundle lists affected vendor/product data as unavailable, so asset validation should focus on installed product version and service configuration. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue with security-control impact. Prioritize remediation where BitDefender 8 remains on regulated, sensitive, or internet-facing support systems, but do not treat it as confirmed remote exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any BitDefender 8 installations.; Check vendor or archive guidance for official remediation details.; Ensure service executable paths are fully quoted where configurable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 26, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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