CVE-2014-8952

7.1 · HIGH

Published Nov 16, 2014 checkpoint EPSS 1.55% (73th pctl) AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-8952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint security_gateway. It was published on November 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Check Point Security Gateway R75.40VS, R75.45, R75.46, R75.47, R76, R77, and R77.10, when the (1) IPS blade, (2) IPsec Remote Access, (3) Mobile Access / SSL VPN blade, (4) SSL Network Extender, (5) Identify Awareness blade, (6) HTTPS Inspection, (7) UserCheck, or (8) Data Leak Prevention blade module is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service ("stability issue") via an unspecified "traffic condition."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from checkpoint. Update security_gateway 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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref secunia.com/advisories/58487 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67993 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98762 Ref supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk100431 Ref secunia.com/advisories/58487 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67993 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98762 Ref supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk100431

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8952?

CVE-2014-8952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting checkpoint security_gateway. It was published on November 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8952?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, 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-2014-8952?

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