What is CVE-2019-8456?

CVE-2019-8456 is a vulnerability that affects Check Point IKEv2 IPsec VPN up to R80.30, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the internal configuration and setup to successfully connect to a site-to-site VPN server.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8456?

The severity of CVE-2019-8456 is considered medium with a severity value of 5.9.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8456?

CVE-2019-8456 affects Check Point IKEv2 IPsec VPN versions up to R80.30, including r80.10 and r80.20.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-8456?

An attacker with knowledge of the internal configuration and setup can exploit CVE-2019-8456 by successfully connecting to a site-to-site VPN server.

Is there a solution or fix available for CVE-2019-8456?

Yes, Check Point has provided a solution for CVE-2019-8456. Please refer to the following link for details: https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk149892

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-8456

medium

5.9

CWE

284

9/4/2019

21/11/2024

CVE-2019-8456

First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )

Check Point IKEv2 IPsec VPN up to R80.30, in some less common conditions, may allow an attacker with knowledge of the internal configuration and setup to successfully connect to a site-to-site VPN server.

Credit: cve@checkpoint.com cve@checkpoint.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Checkpoint Ipsec Vpn	=r80.10
Checkpoint Ipsec Vpn	=r80.20
	=r80.10
	=r80.20

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Reference Links

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk149892

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8456?
CVE-2019-8456 is a vulnerability that affects Check Point IKEv2 IPsec VPN up to R80.30, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the internal configuration and setup to successfully connect to a site-to-site VPN server.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8456?
The severity of CVE-2019-8456 is considered medium with a severity value of 5.9.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8456?
CVE-2019-8456 affects Check Point IKEv2 IPsec VPN versions up to R80.30, including r80.10 and r80.20.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-8456?
An attacker with knowledge of the internal configuration and setup can exploit CVE-2019-8456 by successfully connecting to a site-to-site VPN server.
Is there a solution or fix available for CVE-2019-8456?
Yes, Check Point has provided a solution for CVE-2019-8456. Please refer to the following link for details: https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk149892

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