CVE-2019-8452

Name: CVE-2019-8452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-22T22:29:00.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8452 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A hard-link created from log file archive of Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 or Check Point Endpoint Security client for Windows before E80.96 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hard-link created from log file archive of Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 or Check Point Endpoint Security client for Windows before E80.96 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkpoint	Endpoint Security	< e80.96
Checkpoint	Zonealarm	<= 15.4.062

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154754/CheckPoint-Endpoint-Security-Client-ZoneAlarm-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportcenter.us.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk150012Vendor Advisory
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/release-history/zafavfw.html#15.4.260.17960Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154754/CheckPoint-Endpoint-Security-Client-ZoneAlarm-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportcenter.us.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk150012Vendor Advisory
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/release-history/zafavfw.html#15.4.260.17960Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8452?

How severe is CVE-2019-8452?

CVE-2019-8452 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8452?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST