Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security. 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 Forensic Recorder service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Additional Details

Fixed in version 4.2.712
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security-nextgen

Disclosure Timeline

• 2023-09-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2024-07-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Filip Dragovic (@filip_dragovic)

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