Check Point FireWall-1 using SecuRemote could allow remote attackers to gain network information

fw1-securemote-gain-information (6857) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Point FireWall-1, when using the SecuRemote software to create sessions between remote users and FW-1 modules, could allow a remote attacker to obtain information about the protected network. When remote clients attempt to connect, a network topology is downloaded to the client's computer, regardless of whether it is an authenticated user attempting to establish the session. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to gain information about the protected network to perform further attacks on the network.

Platforms Affected:

  • CheckPoint, FireWall-1

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

Reported:

Jul 18, 2001

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