CVE-2004-0039

CVE-2004-0039 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in HTTP Application Intelligence (AI) component in Check Point Firewall-1 NG-AI R55 and R54, and Check Point Firewall-1 HTTP Security Server included with NG FP1, FP2, and FP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTTP requests that cause format string specifiers to be used in an error message, as demonstrated using the scheme of a URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0039?
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in HTTP Application Intelligence (AI) component in Check Point Firewall-1 NG-AI R55 and R54, and Check Point Firewall-1 HTTP Security Server included with NG FP1, FP2, and FP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTTP requests that cause format string specifiers to be used in an error message, as demonstrated using the scheme of a URI.
How severe is CVE-2004-0039?
CVE-2004-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0039 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0039?
CVE-2004-0039 affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0039?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0039 published?
CVE-2004-0039 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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