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7.8

G DATA Total Security Escalates Local Privileges to SYSTEM

CVE-2024-30377 · published 1 year ago
Summary

G DATA Total Security's AntiVirus Scan Server has a weakness that lets a local attacker who has some access to the system delete files and potentially gain control over the system. To fix this, update your G DATA Total Security installation to the latest version.

What to do
  • Update gdata-software total_security to version 25.5.18.333 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
gdata-software total_security < 25.5.18.333
cpe:2.3:a:gdata-software:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-59Link Following
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-30377 · NVD
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