CVE-2024-6233: LPE via Symlink in Forensic Recorder (ZoneAlarm)
CVE-2024-6233 Published on November 22, 2024

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Forensic Recorder service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21677.

NVD

Weakness Type

What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?

The software 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.

CVE-2024-6233 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security: check_point zonealarm_extreme_security:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.04%
Percentile
10.16%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.