CVE-2001-1158
First published: Mon Jul 09 2001(Updated: )
Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 base.def contains a default macro, accept_fw1_rdp, which can allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions with forged RDP (internal protocol) headers to UDP port 259 of arbitrary hosts.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp2 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1_build_41439 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0128.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2952
- http://online.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=1&start=2002-03-11&end=2002-03-17&mid=195647&threads=1
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/alerts/rdp.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-17.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/310295
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-109.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/1884
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6815
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1158?
CVE-2001-1158 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass firewall restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1158?
To fix CVE-2001-1158, it is recommended to upgrade to the patched version of Check Point FireWall-1 that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Check Point FireWall-1 are affected by CVE-2001-1158?
CVE-2001-1158 affects version 4.1 and version 4.1 with service pack 2 of Check Point FireWall-1.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2001-1158?
An attacker can use forged RDP headers to bypass intended restrictions on UDP port 259 of arbitrary hosts due to CVE-2001-1158.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1158?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2001-1158, so upgrading the software is the recommended solution.
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