Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server
CVE-2001-0940

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkpoint
Status
Firewall-1
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 September 2001

What is CVE-2001-0940?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GUI authentication code of Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server versions 4.0 and 4.1. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted long usernames to the application. If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized control of the affected systems, emphasizing the need for immediate patching and security measures to protect against such attacks.

References

http://www.osvdb.org/1951
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/alerts/buffer_overf...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CHECKPOINT
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100094268017271&w=2
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-2001-0940 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server