Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-27172
An issue was discovered in G-Data before 25.5.9.25 using Symbolic links, it is possible to abuse the infected-file restore mechanism to achieve arbitrary write that leads to elevation of privileges.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2020-27172
- cpe:2.3:a:gdatasoftware:g_data:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-27172
0.63%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 68 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-27172
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-27172
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-27172
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https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-20-120
Fortinet Discovers G Data Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability | FortiGuardThird Party Advisory
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