#VU100442 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Total Security - CVE-2024-6871

 

#VU100442 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Total Security - CVE-2024-6871

Published: November 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100442
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6871
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Total Security
Software vendor:
G DATA CyberDefense AG

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment within the handling of autostart tasks. A local user can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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