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This vulnerability permits a remote attacker to bypass ZoneAlarm’s Advanced Program Control and OS Firewall filters by exploiting HTML Modal Dialogs that embed JavaScript using window.location.href. The issue affects ZoneAlarm product families version 6.0 (including Pro, Internet Security Suite, Anti-Virus, and Anti-Spyware) and ZoneAlarm 6.0. An attacker could trigger the bypass by presenting URLs within HTML modal dialogs, thereby circumventing the product’s firewall filtering mechanisms.
Overview
Zone Alarm’s product line, including ZoneAlarm Pro 6.0, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.0, ZoneAlarm Anti-Virus 6.0, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 6.0–6.1, and ZoneAlarm 6.0, contains a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to bypass the Advanced Program Control and OS Firewall filters. The bypass relies on URLs embedded in HTML Modal Dialogs via JavaScript (window.location.href). This flaw could allow attackers to circumvent security policies that are intended to restrict or control program behavior and network access.
Remediation
- Upgrade all affected ZoneAlarm products to a patched version or a newer release that includes fixes for this bypass vulnerability. Check Zone Labs/Check Point advisories for the exact patched builds.
- If a patch is not yet available, implement compensating controls: review and tighten firewall rules at the OS or gateway level, disable or restrict the use of HTML modal dialogs in contexts where JavaScript could be used to bypass filters, and constrain JavaScript execution from untrusted sources where possible.
- Apply any vendor-supplied security advisories or hotfixes, and monitor for new updates from the vendor. Validate that the vulnerability is mitigated in a test environment before broad deployment.
- Conduct a configuration review of security policies related to program control and firewall rules to ensure they cannot be bypassed by web content or scripted dialogs, and consider upgrading to a more secure product line if feasible.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
