CVE-1999-1204 Misconfiguration in n/a

High 7.5 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Improper handling of restricted keywords in user-defined objects can create rules with default ANY addresses, allowing unintended network access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-1204?

CVE-1999-1204 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Check Point Firewall-1 does not properly handle certain restricted keywords (e.g., Mail, auth, time) in user-defined objects, which could produce a rule with a default "ANY" address and result in access to more systems than intended by the administrator.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1204?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Checkpoint Firewall-1.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1204?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-1204 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1204 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmpr-j5r4-rg4x.