Vulnerability identifier: #VU84987

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28134

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Harmony Endpoint
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Check Point Software Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the Remediation Service. A local user can abuse the service to change the DACL on a folder, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Harmony Endpoint: E84.0 - E86.0

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security: All versions

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External links
http://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181597
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1764/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.