Vulnerability Description
Check Point Firewall-1 does not properly handle certain restricted keywords (e.g., Mail, auth, time) in user-defined objects, which could produce a rule with a default "ANY" address and result in access to more systems than intended by the administrator.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Firewall-1 | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925912&w=2
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/config/keywords.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/4416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7293
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925912&w=2
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/config/keywords.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/4416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7293
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1204?
CVE-1999-1204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check Point Firewall-1 does not properly handle certain restricted keywords (e.g., Mail, auth, time) in user-defined objects, which could produce a rule with a default "ANY" address and result in acce...
How severe is CVE-1999-1204?
CVE-1999-1204 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkpoint Firewall-1.