ZDI-23-379: G Data Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Apr 5, 2023
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
G DATA Total Security
Event History
Apr 5, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
May 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:05 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-23-379?
ZDI-23-379 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix ZDI-23-379?
To mitigate ZDI-23-379, update G Data Total Security to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-23-379?
ZDI-23-379 affects users of G Data Total Security who have not applied the necessary updates.
4
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-23-379?
ZDI-23-379 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can ZDI-23-379 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-23-379 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.