CVE-2019-8453: Medium severity alarm vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2019
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Updated

Some of the DLLs loaded by Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 are taken from directories where all users have write permissions. This can allow a local attacker to replace a DLL file with a malicious one and cause Denial of Service to the client.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Checkpoint ZoneAlarm<=15.4.062

Event History

Apr 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8453.

2

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

Check Point ZoneAlarm up to version 15.4.062 is affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8453?

The severity of CVE-2019-8453 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can a local attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by replacing a DLL file with a malicious one, leading to a Denial of Service condition.

5

Are there any known fixes for this vulnerability?

Yes, it is recommended to update to Check Point ZoneAlarm version 15.4.260.17960 or later to address this vulnerability.

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