CVE-2000-1032: Medium severity checkpoint firewall-1 vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2000

Updated

The client authentication interface for Check Point Firewall-1 4.0 and earlier generates different error messages for invalid usernames versus invalid passwords, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames on the firewall.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Checkpoint Firewall-1=3.0

Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1890

Event History

Dec 11, 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

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1032?

CVE-2000-1032 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to identify valid usernames.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1032?

To mitigate CVE-2000-1032, upgrade to a version of Check Point Firewall-1 that does not exhibit this authentication error message issue.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1032?

CVE-2000-1032 affects Check Point Firewall-1 versions 3.0 and 4.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1032?

CVE-2000-1032 is an authentication error message vulnerability that can lead to username enumeration.

Can CVE-2000-1032 lead to further exploitation?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2000-1032 may allow attackers to identify valid usernames, potentially leading to unauthorized access attempts.