Symlink Vulnerability in Check Point Firewall-1 by Check Point
CVE-2001-1171

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkpoint
Status
Firewall-1
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2002

What is CVE-2001-1171?

Check Point Firewall-1 versions 3.0b through 4.0 SP1 allow local users to exploit a symlink vulnerability by creating a world-writable temporary .cpp file during policy rule compilation. This design flaw can enable users to escalate privileges or alter firewall policies, potentially compromising network security.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-09/00...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2001-1171 : Symlink Vulnerability in Check Point Firewall-1 by Check Point