Check Point zero-day exploited for root access; hotfixes issued

Check Point Software released emergency hotfixes for a high-severity zero-day vulnerability exploited since late October to gain root privileges and establish persistence on devices. The flaw is actively exploited, but the specific product and attack scope remain undisclosed. This is a notable supply-chain risk for enterprise networks using Check Point products.

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