CVE-2000-0807: High severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
The OPSEC communications authentication mechanism (fwn1) in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof connections, aka the "OPSEC Authentication Vulnerability."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Checkpoint Firewall-1=3.0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1
Event History
Nov 14, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0807?
CVE-2000-0807 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and connection spoofing.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0807?
To address CVE-2000-0807, upgrade to a later version of Check Point FireWall-1 that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Check Point FireWall-1 are affected by CVE-2000-0807?
CVE-2000-0807 affects versions 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1 of Check Point FireWall-1.
4
Can CVE-2000-0807 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2000-0807 allows remote attackers to spoof connections, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
5
Is CVE-2000-0807 still relevant today?
While older, CVE-2000-0807 remains relevant for organizations using unpatched versions of Check Point FireWall-1.