How severe is CVE-2001-1171?

CVE-2001-1171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1171?

CVE-2001-1171 affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1171?

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-2001-1171 published?

CVE-2001-1171 was published on 2002-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1171

CVE-2001-1171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Checkpoint Firewall-1
Published: 2002-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Check Point Firewall-1 3.0b through 4.0 SP1 follows symlinks and creates a world-writable temporary .cpp file when compiling Policy rules, which could allow local users to gain privileges or modify the firewall policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1171?: Check Point Firewall-1 3.0b through 4.0 SP1 follows symlinks and creates a world-writable temporary .cpp file when compiling Policy rules, which could allow local users to gain privileges or modify the firewall policy.
How severe is CVE-2001-1171?: CVE-2001-1171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1171?: CVE-2001-1171 affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1171?: 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-2001-1171 published?: CVE-2001-1171 was published on 2002-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-09/0046.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:3.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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