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: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1868
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

Total Security

How to mitigate CVE-2024-1868

Install updates from vendor's website.

Total Security - update to 25.5.17.355

External References

Related Security Bulletins