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.
Problem types
CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Product status
25.5.15.21
References
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1486/ (ZDI-24-1486)
