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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-18749: ZDI-23-379: G Data Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Apr 05 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
G DATA Total Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-18749?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-18749 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-18749?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-18749, users should update G Data Total Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-18749?

    ZDI-CAN-18749 affects installations of G Data Total Security.

  • What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-18749 associated with?

    ZDI-CAN-18749 is associated with local attacks that require low-privileged code execution.

  • Is ZDI-CAN-18749 reversible once exploited?

    ZDI-CAN-18749 may not be reversible once exploited, making mitigation through updates essential.

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