CVE-2019-8461
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CVE-2019-8461
Published: 29 Aug 2019Last Modified: 10 Mar 2026
Summary:
Details: Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows before version E81.30 tries to load a DLL placed in any PATH location on a clean image without Endpoint Client installed. An attacker can leverage this to gain LPE using a specially crafted DLL placed in any PATH location accessible with write permissions to the user.
References: , https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk160812, https://safebreach.com/Post/Check-Point-Endpoint-Security-Initial-Client-for-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-to-SYSTEM
Affected packages
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Events:
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Affected versions
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Integrity
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Availability
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