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CVE-2024-30377
G DATA Total Security Scan Server Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Impact
G DATA Total Security Scan Server 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 AntiVirus Scan Server. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23381.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata-Software | Total Security | before 25.5.18.333 |