CVE-2000-0779: High severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2000
·Updated
Checkpoint Firewall-1 with the RSH/REXEC setting enabled allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and connect to a RSH/REXEC client via malformed connection requests.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Checkpoint Firewall-1=3.0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 13, 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-2000-0779?
CVE-2000-0779 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0779?
To fix CVE-2000-0779, disable the RSH/REXEC settings in the Checkpoint Firewall-1 configuration.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0779?
CVE-2000-0779 affects Check Point Firewall-1 versions 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1.
4
Can CVE-2000-0779 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0779 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed connection requests.
5
What impact does CVE-2000-0779 have on network security?
CVE-2000-0779 compromises network security by allowing attackers to bypass access restrictions.