8.5
CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-0543: G DATA Security Client Local privilege escalation

First published: Sat Jan 25 2025(Updated: )

Local privilege escalation in G DATA Security Client due to incorrect assignment of privileges to directories. This vulnerability allows a local, unprivileged attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations by placing an arbitrary executable in a globally writable directory resulting in execution by the SetupSVC.exe service in the context of SYSTEM.

Credit: a341c0d1-ebf7-493f-a84e-38cf86618674

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
G DATA Security Client

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2025-0543?

    CVE-2025-0543 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2025-0543?

    The fix for CVE-2025-0543 involves applying the latest updates and patches provided by G DATA for the G DATA Security Client.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2025-0543?

    CVE-2025-0543 affects users of the G DATA Security Client who have an installation vulnerable to incorrect directory privilege assignments.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2025-0543 allow?

    CVE-2025-0543 allows local unprivileged attackers to escalate their privileges by placing an executable in a writable directory.

  • When was CVE-2025-0543 reported?

    CVE-2025-0543 was reported in 2025, highlighting a security issue in the G DATA Security Client.

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