Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the GUI authentication code of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long user name.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Firewall-1 | 4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2001-q3/0151.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2001/11/msg00291.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100094268017271&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100698954308436&w=2
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/alerts/buffer_overflow.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1951
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3336
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7145
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2001-q3/0151.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2001/11/msg00291.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100094268017271&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100698954308436&w=2
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/alerts/buffer_overflow.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1951
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3336
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0940?
CVE-2001-0940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the GUI authentication code of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long user name.
How severe is CVE-2001-0940?
CVE-2001-0940 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-2001-0940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkpoint Firewall-1.