CVE-2024-6871
Dec. 10, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
7.8
High
Description
G DATA Total Security Incorrect Permission Assignment 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 handling of autostart tasks. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22629.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata-software |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | gdata-software | total_security | 25.5.15.21 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Nov. 22, 2024, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 10, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 10, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
Status : Analyzed
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