Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-8454
A local attacker can create a hard-link between a file to which the Check Point Endpoint Security client for Windows before E80.96 writes and another BAT file, then by impersonating the WPAD server, the attacker can write BAT commands into that file that will later be run by the user or the system.
Published
2019-04-29 16:29:01
Updated
2020-10-22 17:18:26
Products affected by CVE-2019-8454
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-8454
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-8454
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.0
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-8454
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently handle when the name is associated with a hard link to a target that is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.Assigned by: cve@checkpoint.com (Secondary)
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Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.Assigned by: cve@checkpoint.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2019-8454
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https://supportcenter.us.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk150012
Enterprise Endpoint Security E80.96 Windows ClientsVendor Advisory
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