Link following in Total Security - CVE-2024-1868

 

Link following in Total Security - CVE-2024-1868

Published: June 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU90982
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1868
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: G DATA CyberDefense AG
Affected software:
Total Security

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the G DATA Backup Service. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-1868

Install updates from vendor's website.

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