CVE-2019-8463
CVE-2019-8463 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Endpoint Security Clients with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Checkpoint Endpoint Security Clients
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows before E82.10, that could allow service log file to be written to non-standard locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8463?
- A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows before E82.10, that could allow service log file to be written to non-standard locations.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8463?
- CVE-2019-8463 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-8463 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8463?
- CVE-2019-8463 affects Checkpoint Endpoint Security Clients. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8463?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-8463 published?
- CVE-2019-8463 was published on 2019-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security_clients:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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