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8.5

G DATA Security Client SetupSVC.exe can run malicious files as SYSTEM

CVE-2025-0543 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A bug in G DATA Security Client makes it possible for a malicious local user to run files with SYSTEM privileges, potentially allowing them to take control of the system. This affects systems where the G DATA Security Client is installed. To fix this, update to the latest version of G DATA Security Client.

Original advisory text
Local privilege escalation in G DATA Security Client due to incorrect assignment of privileges to directories. This vulnerability allows a local, unprivileged attacker to escalate privileges on aff...
Local privilege escalation in G DATA Security Client due to incorrect assignment of privileges to directories. This vulnerability allows a local, unprivileged attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations by placing an arbitrary executable in a globally writable directory resulting in execution by the SetupSVC.exe service in the context of SYSTEM.
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
8.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
Timeline
Published25 Jan 2025
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-0543 · NVD
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