CVE-2019-8459: Critical severity checkpoint endpoint security server vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2019
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Updated

Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, with the VPN blade, before version E80.83, starts a process without using quotes in the path. This can cause loading of a previously placed executable with a name similar to the parts of the path, instead of the intended one.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Checkpoint Jumbo Hotfix For Endpoint Security Server<r77.30
Checkpoint Endpoint Security Server Package<r77.30.03
Checkpoint Smartconsole For Endpoint Security Server<r77.30.03
Checkpoint Smartconsole For Endpoint Security Server=e80.83
Checkpoint Endpoint Security Clients Windows<e80.83
Checkpoint Remote Access Clients Windows<e80.83
Checkpoint Capsule Docs Standalone Client<e80.82

Event History

Jun 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-8459.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8459?

The severity level of CVE-2019-8459 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8459?

The affected software versions are Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows with the VPN blade before version E80.83.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2019-8459?

CVE-2019-8459 can cause loading of a previously placed executable with a name similar to the parts of the path, instead of the intended one.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-8459?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2019-8459. Refer to the Check Point support website for more information.

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