CVE-2019-9742
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
gdwfpcd.sys in G Data Total Security before 2019-02-22 allows an attacker to bypass ACLs because Interpreted Device Characteristics lacks FILE_DEVICE_SECURE_OPEN and therefore files and directories "inside" the \\\\.\\gdwfpcd device are not properly protected, leading to unintended impersonation or object creation.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-03-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-9742?
gdwfpcd.sys in G Data Total Security before 2019-02-22 allows an attacker to bypass ACLs because Interpreted Device Characteristics lacks FILE_DEVICE_SECURE_OPEN and therefore files and directories "inside" the \\\\.\\gdwfpcd device are not properly protected, leading to unintended impersonation or object creation.
Is CVE-2019-9742 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-9742 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-9742?
CVE-2019-9742 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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