Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole
CVE-2020-6024

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Checkpoint
Status
Check Point Smartconsole
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Check Point SmartConsole that allows for local privilege escalation. This issue arises when executables are run from a directory that provides write access to all authenticated users. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow low-privileged users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, thereby compromising system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Check Point SmartConsole R80.20, R80.30, R80.40, R81

References

https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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