CVE-2005-2932: High severity Checkpoint ZoneAlarm vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Multiple Check Point Zone Labs ZoneAlarm products before 7.0.362, including ZoneAlarm Security Suite 5.5.062.004 and 6.5.737, use insecure default permissions for critical files, which allows local users to gain privileges or bypass security controls.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Checkpoint ZoneAlarm<=7.0.337.0
Checkpoint Zonealarm Security Suite=5.5.062.004
Checkpoint Zonealarm Security Suite=6.5.737

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 21, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2932?

CVE-2005-2932 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2932?

To fix CVE-2005-2932, update the affected Check Point Zone Labs ZoneAlarm products to version 7.0.362 or later.

3

Which ZoneAlarm products are affected by CVE-2005-2932?

CVE-2005-2932 affects multiple ZoneAlarm products including Security Suite versions 5.5.062.004 and 6.5.737, as well as versions prior to 7.0.362.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-2932 allow?

CVE-2005-2932 allows local users to bypass security controls or escalate their privileges due to insecure default permissions.

5

Is CVE-2005-2932 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2005-2932 is relatively easy to exploit for local users familiar with the environment.

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