Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in ZoneAlarm and Endpoint Security client - CVE-2019-8452
Published: April 23, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47347
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8452
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can change permissions of arbitrary file and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
ZoneAlarm
Endpoint Security client
Endpoint Security client
How to mitigate CVE-2019-8452
Install updates from vendor's website.
ZoneAlarm - update to 15.4.260.17960
Endpoint Security client - update to E80.96
Endpoint Security client - update to E80.96
Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes
External References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154754/CheckPoint-Endpoint-Security-Client-ZoneAlarm-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://supportcenter.us.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk150012
- https://www.zonealarm.com/software/release-history/zafavfw.html#15.4.260.17960