CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2405

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Check Point FireWall-1 4.1 and Next Generation (NG), with UserAuth configured to proxy HTTP traffic only, allows remote attackers to pass unauthorized HTTPS, FTP and possibly other traffic through the firewall.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Check Point FireWall-1=4.1
Check Point FireWall-1=ng

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2405?

    CVE-2002-2405 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized traffic through the firewall.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2405?

    To fix CVE-2002-2405, ensure that UserAuth is configured properly to restrict HTTP traffic only and review firewall rules.

  • What versions of Check Point FireWall are affected by CVE-2002-2405?

    CVE-2002-2405 affects Check Point FireWall-1 version 4.1 and the Next Generation (NG) version.

  • Can CVE-2002-2405 allow FTP traffic through the firewall?

    Yes, CVE-2002-2405 can allow unauthorized FTP traffic through the firewall due to misconfiguration.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2002-2405?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2002-2405 if the firewall is not correctly configured to block unauthorized traffic.

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