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CVE-2020-6013

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.55%

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CVE-2020-6013 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CheckpointZonealarm Extreme Security< 15.8.109.18436

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6013?
ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.
How severe is CVE-2020-6013?
CVE-2020-6013 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6013?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6013?

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Source: NVD / NIST