| CVE ID | CVE-2020-6013 |
| CVSS SCORE | 7.5, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Check Point |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
ZoneAlarm |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ZoneAlarm Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied symbolic link prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Check Point has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk142952 |
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| CREDIT | Glenn Lloyd |
