CVE-2000-0582: Medium severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2000

Updated

Check Point FireWall-1 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a stream of invalid commands (such as binary zeros) to the SMTP Security Server proxy.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0

Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1

Event History

Jun 30, 2000

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Oct 13, 2000

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2000-0582?

CVE-2000-0582 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting Check Point FireWall-1 versions 4.0 and 4.1, which can be exploited by sending a stream of invalid commands to the SMTP Security Server proxy.

What software is impacted by CVE-2000-0582?

CVE-2000-0582 impacts Check Point FireWall-1 versions 4.0 and 4.1.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2000-0582?

Exploiting CVE-2000-0582 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the SMTP Security Server inoperable.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2000-0582?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2000-0582, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Check Point FireWall-1 that addresses this vulnerability.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0582?

There are patches available to fix CVE-2000-0582; users should consult Check Point for the latest security updates.