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CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2024-0178
Information disclosure vulnerability in Checkpoint products

Original Issue Date:May 31, 2024

Severity Rating: HIGH

Component Affected

  • Quantum Security Gateway and CloudGuard Network Security versions:
    R81.20, R81.10, R81, R80.40
  • Quantum Maestro and Quantum Scalable Chassis versions :
    R81.20, R81.10, R80.40, R80.30SP, R80.20SP
  • Quantum Spark Gateways versions:
    R81.10.x, R80.20.x, R77.20.x

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in Checkpoint Network Security gateway products, which could allow an attacker to access certain information on internet-connected gateways configured with IPSec VPN, remote access VPN, or mobile access software blades.

Description

This vulnerability exists in Checkpoint Network Security gateway products due to the unrecommended password-only authentication method.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to access certain information on internet-connected gateways configured with IPSec VPN, remote access VPN, or mobile access software blades. This, in certain scenarios, could potentially lead the attacker to move laterally and gain domain admin privileges.

Note: This vulnerability (CVE-2024-24919) is being exploited in the wild.

Solution

Apply appropriate fixes and mitigation measures as mentioned in the vendor advisory:
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336

Vendor Information

CHECKPOINT
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182337

References

CHECKPOINT
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182337
https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/enhance-your-vpn-security-posture

CVE Name
CVE-2024-24919

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
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New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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