What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22313?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-22313 is critical due to its ability to allow local privilege escalation in G DATA Total Security.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22313?

To fix ZDI-CAN-22313, update G DATA Total Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22313?

Users of G DATA Total Security are affected by the ZDI-CAN-22313 vulnerability.

Can ZDI-CAN-22313 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-22313 requires local access to the system for the attack to be successful.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-22313 involve?

ZDI-CAN-22313 involves a local privilege escalation attack on affected installations of G DATA Total Security.

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ZDI-CAN-22313

high

7.8

31/5/2024

22/11/2024

ZDI-CAN-22313: ZDI-24-558: G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 31 2024(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. The specific flaw exists within the G DATA Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
G DATA Total Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22313?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-22313 is critical due to its ability to allow local privilege escalation in G DATA Total Security.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22313?
To fix ZDI-CAN-22313, update G DATA Total Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22313?
Users of G DATA Total Security are affected by the ZDI-CAN-22313 vulnerability.
Can ZDI-CAN-22313 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-CAN-22313 requires local access to the system for the attack to be successful.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-22313 involve?
ZDI-CAN-22313 involves a local privilege escalation attack on affected installations of G DATA Total Security.

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