CVE-2019-8461

Public Exploit

Description

Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows before version E81.30 tries to load a DLL placed in any PATH location on a clean image without Endpoint Client installed. An attacker can leverage this to gain LPE using a specially crafted DLL placed in any PATH location accessible with write permissions to the user.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory checkpoint.com
Affected: n/a Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk160812 patch vendor advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/Check-Point-Endpoint-Security-Initial-Client-for-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-to-SYSTEM third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8461?
CVE-2019-8461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8461?
To fix CVE-2019-8461, 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-2019-8461 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8461 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2019-8461?
CVE-2019-8461 affects n/a Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows.
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