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CVE-2019-8453

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2019-8453 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Some of the DLLs loaded by Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 are taken from directories where all users have write permissions. This can allow a local attacker to replace a DLL file with a malicious one and cause Denial of Service to the client.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Some of the DLLs loaded by Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 are taken from directories where all users have write permissions. This can allow a local attacker to replace a DLL file with a malicious one and cause Denial of Service to the client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CheckpointZonealarm<= 15.4.062

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8453?
Some of the DLLs loaded by Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 are taken from directories where all users have write permissions. This can allow a local attacker to replace a DLL file with a malicious one and cause Denial of Service to the client.
How severe is CVE-2019-8453?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-8453 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8453?
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