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CVE-2004-0699

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in ASN.1 decoding library in Check Point VPN-1 products, when Aggressive Mode IKE is implemented, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by initiating an IKE n…

Published Sep 28, 2004checkpointEPSS 5.95%

Overview

CVE-2004-0699 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint firewall-1. It was published on September 28, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in ASN.1 decoding library in Check Point VPN-1 products, when Aggressive Mode IKE is implemented, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by initiating an IKE negotiation and then sending an IKE packet with malformed ASN.1 data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from checkpoint. Update firewall-1 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0699?

CVE-2004-0699 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint firewall-1. It was published on September 28, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0699?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0699?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from checkpoint. Update firewall-1 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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