CVE-2024-6233 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2024-6233 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 22/11/2024 | CVE Updated: 22/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2024
Source: zdi | Vendor: Check Point | Product: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2024-6233 Description

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Forensic Recorder service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21677.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ( Link Following )
Source: Check Point

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).