CVE-2020-6012: High severity zonealarm by check point vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2020
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Updated

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware before version 1.0.713 copies files for the report from a directory with low privileges. A sophisticated timed attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links. This allows an unprivileged user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Checkpoint Zonealarm Anti-ransomware<1.0.713

Event History

Aug 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware?

The vulnerability ID for ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is CVE-2020-6012.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6012?

The severity of CVE-2020-6012 is high (7.4).

3

How does CVE-2020-6012 affect ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware?

CVE-2020-6012 allows a sophisticated attacker to replace files used for reports with malicious or linked content.

4

Which version of ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is affected by CVE-2020-6012?

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware before version 1.0.713 is affected by CVE-2020-6012.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-6012 in ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware?

To fix CVE-2020-6012 in ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware, update to version 1.0.713 or later.

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