CVE-2018-8790

Description

Check Point ZoneAlarm version 15.3.064.17729 and below expose a WCF service that can allow a local low privileged user to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/release-history/zafavfw.html#15.4.062.17802	release notes vendor advisory
https://www.zonealarm.com/software/release-history/zafree.html#15.4.062.17802	release notes vendor advisory
https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk142952	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107254	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8790?: CVE-2018-8790 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8790?: To fix CVE-2018-8790, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-8790 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8790 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8790?: CVE-2018-8790 affects Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ZoneAlarm.

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Description

Category

CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization

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