CVE-1999-0895: High severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 1999
·
Updated

Firewall-1 does not properly restrict access to LDAP attributes.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Configure FireWall-1 to properly restrict access to LDAP attributes so that only authorized accounts and services can read required attributes (apply least-privilege to LDAP queries and adjust LDAP integration/policy settings accordingly).

    Check Point FireWall-1 LDAP attribute access = restrict access to LDAP attributes

Event History

Oct 20, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 25, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0895?

CVE-1999-0895 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0895?

To fix CVE-1999-0895, ensure that access controls for LDAP attributes are correctly configured and updated.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0895?

CVE-1999-0895 specifically affects Check Point FireWall-1 version 4.0.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0895?

The potential impact of CVE-1999-0895 includes unauthorized access to LDAP attributes, which may lead to data exposure.

5

Is CVE-1999-0895 still relevant today?

While CVE-1999-0895 is an older vulnerability, it may still be relevant for organizations using legacy systems.

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