CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0940

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, leading to serious security threats for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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