CVE-2023-42126
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CVE-2023-42126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G Data Total Security. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G Data Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the GDBackupSvc service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file with a permissive DACL. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20694.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata-Software | Total Security | 25.5.14.95 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1493/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1493/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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