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A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products prior to version 15.8.109.18436. This vulnerability allows an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code with elevated privileges by combining file permission manipulation with exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.
Overview
This vulnerability (CVE-2020-6013) affects ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436. The issue is classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). An attacker who has already gained access to a vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges by manipulating file permissions and leveraging a Windows vulnerability (CVE-2020-00896) on systems that haven't been patched against that particular Windows issue. This could potentially allow the attacker to gain full control over the affected system, bypassing security restrictions implemented by ZoneAlarm products.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, users should:
- Update ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products to version 15.8.109.18436 or later
- Ensure Windows systems are fully patched, particularly with the update that addresses CVE-2020-00896
- Follow security best practices including limiting user privileges and implementing strong authentication mechanisms
- Monitor systems for suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts
- Consider implementing additional security controls such as application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
References
- ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Release History: https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-history
- Related Windows vulnerability CVE-2020-00896
- CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/269.html
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
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
