CVE-2024-11128: A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11128?

virus scanner: upgrade to 3.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11128 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11128 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11128 affect?

CVE-2024-11128 affects virus scanner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by the

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11128 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting virus scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by the absence of Hardened Runtime or Library Validation signing. This issue affects Bitdefender Virus Scanner versions before 3.18.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2025-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: bitdefender

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitdefender virus scanner UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.18

Fixed in: 3.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virus-scanner || rpm -q virus-scanner || virus-scanner --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virus-scanner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virus-scanner

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11128?

virus scanner: upgrade to 3.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11128 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11128 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11128 affect?

CVE-2024-11128 affects virus scanner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by the

How urgent is CVE-2024-11128?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

References

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