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CVE-2024-6233: Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 4.0 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Forensic Recorder service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21677.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.