CVE-2022-23743: High severity alarm vulnerability
Check Point ZoneAlarm before version 15.8.200.19118 allows a local actor to escalate privileges during the upgrade process. In addition, weak permissions in the ProgramData\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory allow a local attacker the ability to execute an arbitrary file write, leading to execution of code as local system, in ZoneAlarm versions before v15.8.211.192119
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Check Point ZoneAlarm vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Check Point ZoneAlarm vulnerability is CVE-2022-23743.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23743?
The severity of CVE-2022-23743 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-23743?
The affected software for CVE-2022-23743 is Check Point ZoneAlarm before version 15.8.200.19118.
What are the permissions in the ProgramData\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory?
There are weak permissions in the ProgramData\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-23743?
An attacker can escalate privileges during the upgrade process and execute an arbitrary file write.