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CVE-2023-27347

Summary
Assigner-zdi
Assigner Org ID-99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At-03 May, 2024 | 01:56
Updated At-02 Aug, 2024 | 12:09
Rejected At-
Credits

G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

G DATA Total Security 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 Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18749.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:zdi
Assigner Org ID:99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 01:56
Updated At:02 Aug, 2024 | 12:09
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

G DATA Total Security 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 Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18749.

Affected Products
Vendor
G DATA
Product
Total Security
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • 25.5.12.833
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-59CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-59
Description: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
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Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
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▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
gdata-software
Product
total_security
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:gdata-software:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
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Affected
  • From 0 before 25.5.12.833 (custom)
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 02:15
Updated At:13 Aug, 2025 | 00:02

G DATA Total Security 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 Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18749.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
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Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches

gdata-software
gdata-software
>>total_security>>Versions before 25.5.13.26(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:gdata-software:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-59Secondaryzdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE ID: CWE-59
Type: Secondary
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Third Party Advisory

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