CVE-2023-42126
G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
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Descriptions
G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc Service 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 GDBackupSvc service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file with a permissive DACL. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20694.
Enlace de servicio G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc tras vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios local. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes locales escalar privilegios en las instalaciones afectadas de G Data Total Security. Un atacante primero debe obtener la capacidad de ejecutar código con pocos privilegios en el sistema de destino para poder explotar esta vulnerabilidad. La falla específica existe dentro del servicio GDBackupSvc. Al crear un enlace simbólico, un atacante puede abusar del servicio para crear un archivo con un DACL permisivo. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para escalar privilegios y ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto de SYSTEM. Era ZDI-CAN-20694.
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 GDBackupSvc service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file with a permissive DACL. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2023-09-06 CVE Reserved
- 2023-09-29 CVE Published
- 2024-05-03 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1493 | X_research Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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G DATA Search vendor "G DATA" | Total Security Search vendor "G DATA" for product "Total Security" | 25.5.14.95 Search vendor "G DATA" for product "Total Security" and version "25.5.14.95" | en |
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