Local Privilege Escalation in Check Point Endpoint Security Client
CVE-2023-28133

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkpoint
Status
Harmony Endpoint.
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-28133?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Check Point Endpoint Security Client, specifically in version E87.30. This issue arises due to a crafted OpenSSL configuration file that can exploit the system, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges. It is crucial for users of this product to review their configurations and apply necessary mitigations to safeguard their systems from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Harmony Endpoint. E87.x before E81.31

References

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181276

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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