CVE-2025-0543

G DATA Security Client Local privilege escalation

Description

Local privilege escalation in G DATA Security Client due to incorrect assignment of privileges to directories. This vulnerability allows a local, unprivileged attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations by placing an arbitrary executable in a globally writable directory resulting in execution by the SetupSVC.exe service in the context of SYSTEM.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: G DATA CyberDefense AG G DATA Security Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nullby73/security-advisories/tree/main/CVE-2025-0543

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0543?
CVE-2025-0543 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0543?
To fix CVE-2025-0543, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0543 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0543 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0543?
CVE-2025-0543 affects G DATA CyberDefense AG G DATA Security Client.
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