CVE-2000-0181: Medium severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2000

Updated

Firewall-1 3.0 and 4.0 leaks packets with private IP address information, which could allow remote attackers to determine the real IP address of the host that is making the connection.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Checkpoint Firewall-1=3.0

Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0

Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1

Event History

Mar 11, 2000

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Apr 25, 2000

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0181?

CVE-2000-0181 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information leakage.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0181?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2000-0181, upgrade to a fixed version of Check Point FireWall-1, such as version 4.1 or later.

What versions of Check Point FireWall-1 are affected by CVE-2000-0181?

CVE-2000-0181 affects Check Point FireWall-1 versions 3.0, 4.0, and earlier configurations.

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0181 on network security?

The impact of CVE-2000-0181 allows remote attackers to infer the real IP address of a host, potentially exposing the network to further attacks.

Can CVE-2000-0181 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0181 can be exploited remotely, making it essential for affected users to apply fixes promptly.