CVE-2001-1176
CVE-2001-1176 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: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Checkpoint Firewall-1
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 allows a remote authenticated firewall administrator to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the control connection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1176?
- Format string vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 4.1 allows a remote authenticated firewall administrator to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the control connection.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1176?
- CVE-2001-1176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1176 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-1176?
- CVE-2001-1176 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1176?
- 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-2001-1176 published?
- CVE-2001-1176 was published on 2001-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0209.html
- http://www.checkpoint.com/techsupport/alerts/format_strings.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1901
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6849
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:provider-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:provider-1:4.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:provider-1:4.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:provider-1:4.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:vpn-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:vpn-1:4.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:vpn-1:4.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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