Advisory Details

December 11th, 2024

G DATA Total Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2024-6871
CVSS SCORE	7.0, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	G DATA
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Total Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Fixed in version 25.5.18.333
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2024-02-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2024-12-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2024-12-11 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Kolja Grassmann (cirosec GmbH)

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