CVE-2019-8454
7.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.0 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
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.
Affected (1)
Products: Checkpoint: Endpoint Security
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before e80.96 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Microsoft Windows | All versions |
Related CWEs
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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.
CWE-65
Windows Hard Link
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.
References (2)
Source: cve@checkpoint.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
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