CVE-2019-8458

Description

Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, with Anti-Malware blade installed, before version E81.00, tries to load a non-existent DLL during an update initiated by the UI. An attacker with administrator privileges can leverage this to gain code execution within a Check Point Software Technologies signed binary, where under certain circumstances may cause the client to terminate.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory checkpoint.com
Affected: Check Point Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, Anti-Malware blade
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8458?
CVE-2019-8458 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8458?
To fix CVE-2019-8458, 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-2019-8458 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8458 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-2019-8458?
CVE-2019-8458 affects Check Point Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, Anti-Malware blade.
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