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CVE-2020-6012

7.4 · HIGH

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware before version 1.0.713 copies files for the report from a directory with low privileges.

Published Aug 4, 2020CWE-59EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2020-6012 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware before version 1.0.713 copies files for the report from a directory with low privileges. A sophisticated timed attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links. This allows an unprivileged user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refdanishcyberdefence.dk/blog/zonealarm-check-pointRefwww.zonealarm.com/anti-ransomware/release-historyRefwww.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-historyRefdanishcyberdefence.dk/blog/zonealarm-check-pointRefwww.zonealarm.com/anti-ransomware/release-historyRefwww.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-history

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6012?

CVE-2020-6012 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-6012?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. 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-2020-6012?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-6012?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-6012 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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