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CVE-2008-7009

6.9 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in multiscan.exe in Check Point ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.483.000 and 8.0.020.000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long path.

Published Aug 19, 2009checkpointCWE-119EPSS 1.06%

Overview

CVE-2008-7009 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint zonealarm. It was published on August 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in multiscan.exe in Check Point ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.483.000 and 8.0.020.000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long path. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from checkpoint. Update zonealarm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7009?

CVE-2008-7009 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint zonealarm. It was published on August 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-7009?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from checkpoint. Update zonealarm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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