CVE-2022-41604

Name: CVE-2022-41604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-27T23:15:17.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41604 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security before 15.8.211.19229 allows local users to escalate privileges. This occurs because of weak permissions for the %PROGRAMDATA%\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory, and a self-protection driver bypass that allows creation of a junction directory. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security before 15.8.211.19229 allows local users to escalate privileges. This occurs because of weak permissions for the %PROGRAMDATA%\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory, and a self-protection driver bypass that allows creation of a junction directory. This can be leveraged to perform an arbitrary file move as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkpoint	Zonealarm	< 15.8.211.19229

References

https://github.com/Wh04m1001/ZoneAlarmEoPExploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.infigo.hr/en/insights/39/elevation-of-privilege-in-zonealarm-extreme-security/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-historyRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Wh04m1001/ZoneAlarmEoPExploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.infigo.hr/en/insights/39/elevation-of-privilege-in-zonealarm-extreme-security/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-historyRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41604?

How severe is CVE-2022-41604?

CVE-2022-41604 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41604?

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