VDB-133456 · CVE-2019-8455 · BID 108029

Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 Log File permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Log File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8455. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 (Firewall Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A hard-link created from the log file of Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 to any file on the system will get its permission changed so that all users can access that linked file. Doing this on files with limited access gains the local attacker higher privileges to the file.

The bug was discovered 02/18/2019. The weakness was released 04/17/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8455 since 02/18/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 58 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-133455. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Firewall Software

Vendor

Check Point

Name

ZoneAlarm

Version

15.4.062

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.checkpoint.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
02/18/2019 +0 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +58 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/29/2023 +1595 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: checkpoint.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-8455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133456
SecurityFocus: 108029

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2019 22:46
Updated: 08/29/2023 15:07
Changes: 04/17/2019 22:46 (57), 05/30/2020 10:02 (2), 08/29/2023 15:07 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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