CVE-2024-30377

High

Description

G DATA Total Security Scan Server 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 AntiVirus Scan Server. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23381.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGdata-software Total Security
PublishedNov 22, 2024
First seenNov 22, 2024

How to fix

Update
  • gdata-software total_security25.5.18.333 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gdata-software total_securityv < 25.5.18.33325.5.18.333

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