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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0050
A vulnerability has been identifed in Checkpoint Provider-1
17 June 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Checkpoint Provider-1
Operating System: Linux variants
Solaris
Impact/Access: Overwrite Arbitrary Files -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Sunday, July 17 2011
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been identifed in Check Point Provider-1 versions
NGX R65, R70, R71, R75.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding this issue:
"* A file overwrite vulnerability exists in Provider-1 that may be
exploited by unprivileged user on the MDS machine. By exploiting this
vulnerability attacker may control SofaWare Management Server
configuration." [1]
"* This vulnerability may also be applicable to a SmartCenter only
during installation and if unprivileged users that are able to login
are defined in the system." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor has released a patch to correct this vulnerability. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] A file overwrite vulnerability in Provider-1 script
https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk63565
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