CVE-2007-4216: vsdatant.sys 6.5.737.0 in Check Point Zone Labs ZoneAlarm before 7.0.362 allows local users to gain privile...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-4216 is an old local privilege-escalation flaw in Check Point Zone Labs ZoneAlarm before 7.0.362. A user already on the machine could abuse the ZoneAlarm driver to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it matters on endpoints where legacy ZoneAlarm remains installed. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints running Check Point Zone Labs ZoneAlarm versions before 7.0.362, especially legacy or unmanaged systems. The source bundle does not identify affected editions beyond ZoneAlarm and vsdatant.sys 6.5.737.0. Treat this as a legacy endpoint cleanup issue with high impact where present. It is unlikely to drive emergency response without evidence of active exploitation, but old security drivers on endpoints create avoidable privilege-escalation paths after initial compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ZoneAlarm to version 7.0.362 or later where still deployed.; Remove legacy ZoneAlarm installations that are no longer operationally required.; Restrict local user access on systems that cannot be upgraded promptly..

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Jun 29, 2026, 03:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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