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Posted on 14 March 2011
Source : packetstormsecurity.org Link
It appears this bug has gone unoticed to vulnerability databases
maintainers, very likely due to the lack of disclosure/publication.
This usually means it's also not in compliance/patching systems and
exposes customers to unecessary risk. To counteract I'd like to drop
this note.
Checkpoint SNX Escalation of Privileges Vulnerability
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Product:SSL Network Extender, Endpoint Security Client, Endpoint Connect, Endpoint Security VPN
Version:R73
URL : https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk60510
The following product versions are not vulnerable:
* EPS R80
* EPS R73 HFA01
* EPC R73 HFA01
* EPS R75 VPN
* SNX R75
* SNX R71.30
All other versions of SNX, EPS and EPC are vulnerable.
Credits
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Check Point thanks Thierry Zoller and Nagib Guettiche of Verizon Business (www.verizonbusiness.com) for bringing this issue to our attention in a forthright and professional manner.