What is CVE-2020-27172?

CVE-2020-27172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gdatasoftware G_data, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2020-12-28.

How severe is CVE-2020-27172?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Gdatasoftware G_data

CVE-2020-27172

An issue was discovered in G-Data before 25.5.9.25 using Symbolic links, it is possible to abuse the infected-file restore mechanism to achieve arbitrary write that leads to elevation of privileges.

EPSS: 0.013 (67.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Gdatasoftware G_data
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27172?: CVE-2020-27172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gdatasoftware G_data, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2020-12-28.
How severe is CVE-2020-27172?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.