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CVE-2024-30377: G DATA Total Security Scan Server Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2024-11-22 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-59
Description
G DATA Total Security Scan Server 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 G DATA AntiVirus Scan Server. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23381.
Affected products
- G DATA Total Security: before 25.5.18.333 — fixed in 25.5.18.333
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: G DATA Total Security 25.5.18.333. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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