Check Point Connectra sre/params.php security bypass

checkpoint-params-security-bypass (31646) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Check Point Connectra could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of cookies by the sre/params.php script. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP POST request, a remote attacker could bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to a protected network.

Check Point VPN-1 is also affected.

Platforms Affected:

  • CheckPoint, Connectra NGX R60
  • CheckPoint, Connectra NGX R62

Remedy:

Apply the patch for Check Point Connectra R62, available from Check Point Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • Check Point Web site, Check Point: Downloads at http://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/index.html.
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Jan 21 2007 - 23:37:29 CST, Check Point Connectra End Point security bypass at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0410.html.
  • BID-22233: Multiple Check Point Products Integrity Clientless Security Security Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-0471: sre/params.php in the Integrity Clientless Security (ICS) component in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 3.x and earlier before Security Hotfix 5, and possibly VPN-1 NGX R62, allows remote attackers to bypass security requirements via a crafted Report parameter, which returns a valid ICSCookie authentication token.
  • SA23847: Check Point Products ICS Security Bypass
  • SECTRACK ID: 1017559: Check Point VPN-1 Integrity Clientless Security Lets Users Bypass the Scanning Function
  • SECTRACK ID: 1017560: Check Point Connectra Integrity Clientless Security Lets Users Bypass the Scanning Function
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-0276: Check Point Connectra and VPN-1 Power/UTM Products Security Bypass Vulnerability

Reported:

Jan 22, 2007

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