Vulnerability in G Data Total Security
CVE-2024-6871
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.
EPSS: 0.002 (13.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- G Data Total Security — versions 25.5.15.21
- Gdata-software Total_security — versions 25.5.15.21
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6871?
- CVE-2024-6871 is a high-severity vulnerability in G Data Total Security, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6871?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.