CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1176

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-1176 describes a format string vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 that allows a remote authenticated firewall administrator to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the control connection.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations as it allows remote code execution by an authenticated administrator, potentially leading to system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the administrative interface to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 allows a remote authenticated firewall administrator to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the control connection.

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