G Data · G Data Total Security · CVE-2023-27347
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
G Data Total Security (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
This issue allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. The flaw exists within the G DATA Backup Service, where creating a symbolic link can be used to create arbitrary files, leading to privilege escalation and execution of arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.