How severe is CVE-2001-0182?

CVE-2001-0182 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0182 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-2001-0182?

CVE-2001-0182 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-2001-0182?

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

When was CVE-2001-0182 published?

CVE-2001-0182 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0182

CVE-2001-0182 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: 2001-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FireWall-1 4.1 with a limited-IP license allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of spoofed IP packets with various source addresses to the inside interface, which floods the console with warning messages and consumes CPU resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0182?: FireWall-1 4.1 with a limited-IP license allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of spoofed IP packets with various source addresses to the inside interface, which floods the console with warning messages and consumes CPU resources.
How severe is CVE-2001-0182?: CVE-2001-0182 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0182 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-2001-0182?: CVE-2001-0182 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-2001-0182?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0182 published?: CVE-2001-0182 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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