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Checkpoint CVE-2020-6012

HIGH
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)
2020-08-04 cve@checkpoint.com
7.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.4 HIGH
AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Aug 04, 2020 - 14:15 nvd
HIGH 7.4

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware before version 1.0.713 copies files for the report from a directory with low privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. 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 products include: Checkpoint Zonealarm Anti-Ransomware. Version information: version 1.0.713.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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