CVE-2000-0809: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Getkey in the protocol checker in the inter-module communication mechanism in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Checkpoint Firewall-1=3.0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0
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-2000-0809?
CVE-2000-0809 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0809?
To fix CVE-2000-0809, upgrade to a version of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 later than 4.1.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0809?
CVE-2000-0809 affects Check Point FireWall-1 versions 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0809?
CVE-2000-0809 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the Getkey function in Check Point's inter-module communication.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0809?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0809 can lead to a denial of service, making the affected systems unresponsive.