PT-2023-21072 · G Data · G Data Total Security

Dennis Herrmann + 1 · Published 2023-04-05 · Updated 2025-08-13 · CVE-2023-27347

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

LPE

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-27347

ZDI-23-379

Affected Products

G Data Total Security

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-379 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27347 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27347 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cveNotify/131973 · Telegram Post