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Check Point Security Management: Code execution with administrator privileges possible
CERT-Bund (BSI) reports one vulnerability in Check Point Security Management with severity high. The stated impact is code execution with administrator privileges. The full description, affected versions and recommended action are available from CERT-Bund (BSI).
- Attack vector
- over the network
- Access needed
- none
What this means for you
An attacker can run their own code with administrator privileges. First check whether the system is reachable from the internet: if it is, the update takes precedence over the regular maintenance window.
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