What is CVE-2020-6024?

CVE-2020-6024 is a vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole that allowed for possible local privilege escalation.

Which versions of Check Point SmartConsole are affected?

Check Point SmartConsole versions R80.10, R80.20, R80.30, R80.40, and R81 are affected.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-6024?

CVE-2020-6024 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can I fix the vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole?

Update Check Point SmartConsole to a version that is not vulnerable, such as R80.10 Build 185, R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 Build 94, R80.40 Build 415, or R81 Build 548.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6024?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6024 at the following link: [https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952](https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-6024

high

7.8

CWE

269 114

20/1/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6024

First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )

Check Point SmartConsole before R80.10 Build 185, R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 before Build 94, R80.40 before Build 415, and R81 before Build 548 were vulnerable to a possible local privilege escalation due to running executables from a directory with write access to all authenticated users.

Credit: cve@checkpoint.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Checkpoint Smartconsole	<=r80.10
Checkpoint Smartconsole	=r80.20
Checkpoint Smartconsole	=r80.30
Checkpoint Smartconsole	=r80.40
Checkpoint Smartconsole	=r81

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Reference Links

https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6024?
CVE-2020-6024 is a vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole that allowed for possible local privilege escalation.
Which versions of Check Point SmartConsole are affected?
Check Point SmartConsole versions R80.10, R80.20, R80.30, R80.40, and R81 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-6024?
CVE-2020-6024 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix the vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole?
Update Check Point SmartConsole to a version that is not vulnerable, such as R80.10 Build 185, R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 Build 94, R80.40 Build 415, or R81 Build 548.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6024?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6024 at the following link: [https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952](https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952)

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