CVE-2022-23742
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CVE-2022-23742 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40 copy files for forensics reports from a directory with low privileges. An attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40 copy files for forensics reports from a directory with low privileges. An attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Endpoint Security | < e86.40 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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