CVE-2022-23742: High severity Checkpoint Endpoint Security vulnerability

Published May 12, 2022
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Updated

Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40 copy files for forensics reports from a directory with low privileges. An attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Checkpoint Endpoint Security<e86.40
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Checkpoint Endpoint Security<e86.40
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability identifier for this issue?

The vulnerability identifier for this issue is CVE-2022-23742.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40.

3

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can replace forensic report files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update Check Point Endpoint Security Client to version E86.40 or later.

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