Vulnerability Description
Check Point VPN-1 R55, R65, and other versions, when Port Address Translation (PAT) is used, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses via a packet with a small TTL, which triggers an ICMP_TIMXCEED_INTRANS (aka ICMP time exceeded in-transit) response containing an encapsulated IP packet with an intranet address, as demonstrated by a TCP packet to the firewall management server on port 18264.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Vpn-1 | r55 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32728
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/293.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32306
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46645
- https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewso
- https://svn.wald.intevation.org/svn/openvas/trunk/openvas-plugins/scripts/checkpExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32728
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/293.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32306
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46645
- https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewso
- https://svn.wald.intevation.org/svn/openvas/trunk/openvas-plugins/scripts/checkpExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5849?
CVE-2008-5849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Check Point VPN-1 R55, R65, and other versions, when Port Address Translation (PAT) is used, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses via a packet with a small TTL, which triggers an ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5849?
CVE-2008-5849 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkpoint Vpn-1.