CVE-2004-2679

CVE-2004-2679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 4.1 up to NG AI R55 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sending an Internet Key Exchange (IKE) with a certain Vendor ID payload that causes Firewall-1 to return a response containing version and other information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2679?
Check Point Firewall-1 4.1 up to NG AI R55 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sending an Internet Key Exchange (IKE) with a certain Vendor ID payload that causes Firewall-1 to return a response containing version and other information.
How severe is CVE-2004-2679?
CVE-2004-2679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2679?
CVE-2004-2679 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2679?
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-2004-2679 published?
CVE-2004-2679 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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