CVE-2024-6871: G DATA Total Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Classification
CVE ID: CVE-2024-6871
CVSS Base Severity: HIGH
CVSS Base Score: 7.0
Affected Products
Vendor: G DATA
Product: Total Security
Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
EPSS Score: 0.05% (probability of being exploited)
EPSS Percentile: 18.64% (scored less or equal to compared to others)
EPSS Date: 2025-02-03 (when was this score calculated)