How severe is CVE-2000-0181?

CVE-2000-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0181?

CVE-2000-0181 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0181?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0181 published?

CVE-2000-0181 was published on 2000-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0181

CVE-2000-0181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Checkpoint Firewall-1
Published: 2000-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Firewall-1 3.0 and 4.0 leaks packets with private IP address information, which could allow remote attackers to determine the real IP address of the host that is making the connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0181?: Firewall-1 3.0 and 4.0 leaks packets with private IP address information, which could allow remote attackers to determine the real IP address of the host that is making the connection.
How severe is CVE-2000-0181?: CVE-2000-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0181?: CVE-2000-0181 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0181 published?: CVE-2000-0181 was published on 2000-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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