CVE-2024-1868
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CVE-2024-1868 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. G DATA Total Security 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 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 G DATA Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22313.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata-Software | Total Security | < 25.5.17.355 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-558/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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