CVE-2002-0428

CVE-2002-0428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Check Point Vpn 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

Description

Check Point FireWall-1 SecuRemote/SecuClient 4.0 and 4.1 allows clients to bypass the "authentication timeout" by modifying the to_expire or expire values in the client's users.C configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0428?
Check Point FireWall-1 SecuRemote/SecuClient 4.0 and 4.1 allows clients to bypass the "authentication timeout" by modifying the to_expire or expire values in the client's users.C configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0428?
CVE-2002-0428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0428 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0428?
CVE-2002-0428 primarily affects Checkpoint Check Point Vpn. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0428?
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-2002-0428 published?
CVE-2002-0428 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)