How severe is CVE-2001-0940?

CVE-2001-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0940?

CVE-2001-0940 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0940 published?

CVE-2001-0940 was published on 2001-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0940

CVE-2001-0940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Checkpoint Firewall-1
Published: 2001-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the GUI authentication code of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long user name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0940?: Buffer overflow in the GUI authentication code of Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long user name.
How severe is CVE-2001-0940?: CVE-2001-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0940?: CVE-2001-0940 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0940 published?: CVE-2001-0940 was published on 2001-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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