CVE-2019-8458
First published: Thu Jun 20 2019(Updated: )
Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, with Anti-Malware blade installed, before version E81.00, tries to load a non-existent DLL during an update initiated by the UI. An attacker with administrator privileges can leverage this to gain code execution within a Check Point Software Technologies signed binary, where under certain circumstances may cause the client to terminate.
Credit: cve@checkpoint.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint Endpoint Security Clients | <e81.00 | |
| Checkpoint Remote Access Clients | <e81.00 | |
| Checkpoint Capsule Docs | <e81.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8458.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8458?
The severity of CVE-2019-8458 is medium with a severity value of 4.4.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-8458?
Check Point Endpoint Security Clients, Check Point Remote Access Clients, and Check Point Capsule Docs are affected by CVE-2019-8458.
How can an attacker leverage CVE-2019-8458?
An attacker with administrator privileges can leverage CVE-2019-8458 to gain code execution within a Check Point Software Technology product.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8458?
Update the Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows to version E81.00 or higher to fix CVE-2019-8458.
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