CVE-2024-6871 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gdata-Software	Total Security	25.5.15.21

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1486/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6871?

CVE-2024-6871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 Tot...

How severe is CVE-2024-6871?

CVE-2024-6871 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gdata-Software Total Security.