CVE-2001-0940 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GUI authentication code of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server versions 4.0 and 4.1. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long username. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it shows no evidence of active exploitation or community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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