How severe is CVE-2008-7009?

CVE-2008-7009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7009?

CVE-2008-7009 primarily affects Checkpoint Zonealarm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7009 published?

CVE-2008-7009 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7009

CVE-2008-7009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Zonealarm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Checkpoint Zonealarm
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in multiscan.exe in Check Point ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.483.000 and 8.0.020.000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long path. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7009?: Buffer overflow in multiscan.exe in Check Point ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.483.000 and 8.0.020.000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long path. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-7009?: CVE-2008-7009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7009?: CVE-2008-7009 primarily affects Checkpoint Zonealarm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7009 published?: CVE-2008-7009 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:zonealarm:7.0.483.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:zonealarm:8.0.020.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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