Vulnerability · Published Nov 22, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2024-6871G DATA Total Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.0

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect permission assignment in Total Security from G DATA. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 13% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.0High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 87.2% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

G DATA Total Security Incorrect Permission Assignment 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 handling of autostart tasks. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22629.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
G DATA	Total Security	25.5.15.21

Weakness: CWE-732 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-24-1486 x_research-advisory