CVE-2020-27172 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit symbolic links in the restore mechanism to write arbitrary files and escalate privileges on systems running G-Data Antivirus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-27172?
CVE-2020-27172 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gdatasoftware G Data.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2020-27172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-67r3-w458-w4x6.