CVE-2019-9742
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CVE-2019-9742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gdwfpcd.sys in G Data Total Security before 2019-02-22 allows an attacker to bypass ACLs because Interpreted Device Characteristics lacks FILE_DEVICE_SECURE_OPEN and therefore files and directories "inside" the \\.\gdwfpcd device are not properly protected, leading to unintended impersonation or object creation.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gdwfpcd.sys in G Data Total Security before 2019-02-22 allows an attacker to bypass ACLs because Interpreted Device Characteristics lacks FILE_DEVICE_SECURE_OPEN and therefore files and directories "inside" the \\.\gdwfpcd device are not properly protected, leading to unintended impersonation or object creation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata-Software | Total Security | < 2019-02-22 |
References
- https://github.com/nafiez/nafiez.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2019-03-13-gdata-total-security-acl-bypass.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nafiez.github.io/security/bypass/2019/03/12/gdata-total-security-acl-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nafiez/nafiez.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2019-03-13-gdata-total-security-acl-bypass.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nafiez.github.io/security/bypass/2019/03/12/gdata-total-security-acl-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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