CVE-2024-1867: G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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 delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22312.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1867?
CVE-2024-1867 has been classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting G DATA Total Security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1867?
To fix CVE-2024-1867, update G DATA Total Security to the latest version beyond 25.5.17.355.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1867?
CVE-2024-1867 affects users of G DATA Total Security prior to version 25.5.17.355.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-1867?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-1867 can escalate privileges to gain unauthorized access to system resources.
What type of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2024-1867?
CVE-2024-1867 allows local attackers to execute high-privileged operations by leveraging low-privileged code execution.