CVE-2022-41604

HIGH
Published Sep 27, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Sep 27, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security before 15.8.211.19229 allows local users to escalate privileges. This occurs because of weak permissions for the %PROGRAMDATA%\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\Data\Updates directory, and a self-protection driver bypass that allows creation of a junction directory. This can be leveraged to perform an arbitrary file move as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.0
Impact
6.0
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Changed
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
checkpointzonealarm* <15.8.211.19229

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/Wh04m1001/ZoneAlarmEoP
    ExploitRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
  • infigo.hr https://www.infigo.hr/en/insights/39/elevation-of-privilege-in-zonealarm-extreme-security/
    Third Party Advisory
  • zonealarm.com https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-history
    Release NotesVendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.