CVE-2004-2679
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Check Point Firewall-1 4.1 up to NG AI R55 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sending an Internet Key Exchange (IKE) with a certain Vendor ID payload that causes Firewall-1 to return a response containing version and other information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp1 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp5 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp3 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp6 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp7 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp5a | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp4 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp8 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =r55 | |
| Check Point FireWall-1 | =4.1-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2004-2679?
CVE-2004-2679 affects Check Point FireWall-1 versions 4.0 and 4.1, including various service packs.
What kind of information can be exposed due to CVE-2004-2679?
CVE-2004-2679 may expose sensitive information such as version details and configuration data to remote attackers.
What is the severity level of CVE-2004-2679?
CVE-2004-2679 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential information disclosure.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-2679?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2679, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Check Point for affected FireWall-1 versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2679 if I can't apply a patch?
A potential workaround for CVE-2004-2679 is to restrict access to the firewall configuration interface to trusted IP addresses only.
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