CVE-2020-27172

Critical

Description

An issue was discovered in G-Data before 25.5.9.25 using Symbolic links, it is possible to abuse the infected-file restore mechanism to achieve arbitrary write that leads to elevation of privileges.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGdatasoftware G Data
PublishedDec 28, 2020
First seenDec 28, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • gdatasoftware g_data25.5.9.25 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gdatasoftware g_datav < 25.5.9.2525.5.9.25

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CVE-2020-27172 · Gdatasoftware G Data · Dark Radar