CVE-2004-0040: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 3, 2004
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in Check Point VPN-1 Server 4.1 through 4.1 SP6 and Check Point SecuRemote/SecureClient 4.1 through 4.1 build 4200 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ISAKMP packet with a large Certificate Request packet.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp1
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp2
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp3
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp4
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp5
Checkpoint Firewall-1=4.1-sp5a
Checkpoint Firewall-1=next_generation_fp0
Checkpoint Firewall-1=next_generation_fp1
Checkpoint Vpn-1=4.1-sp5a
Checkpoint Vpn-1=next_generation_fp0
Checkpoint Vpn-1=next_generation_fp1

Event History

Mar 3, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0040?

CVE-2004-0040 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0040?

To fix CVE-2004-0040, users should upgrade to a patched version of Check Point VPN-1 Server or Firewall-1 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0040?

CVE-2004-0040 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Check Point products are affected by CVE-2004-0040?

CVE-2004-0040 affects Check Point VPN-1 Server versions 4.1 through 4.1 SP6 and SecuRemote/SecureClient versions 4.1 through 4.1 build 4200.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-0040?

Exploiting CVE-2004-0040 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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