CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1037

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Check Point Firewall-1 versions 3.0 through 4.1 generate different error messages for invalid usernames and passwords, allowing remote attackers to determine valid usernames and guess passwords via brute force attacks.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive organizational data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the software that eliminates the discrepancies in error messages and to implement additional security mechanisms, such as account lockout after several failed login attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Check Point Firewall-1 session agent 3.0 through 4.1 generates different error messages for invalid user names versus invalid passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames and guess a password via a brute force attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS