UNKNOWN CVSS 6.5
Published: 2005-12-08

CVE-2005-4093

checkpoint secureclient_ng Security Advisory (CVE-2005-4093)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-4093 impacting checkpoint secureclient_ng. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient NG with Application Intelligence R56, NG FP1, 4.0, and 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass security policies by modifying the local copy of the local.scv policy file after it has been downloaded from the VPN Endpoint.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / secureclient_ng
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-4093 impacting checkpoint secureclient_ng.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-4093.yaml
id: cve-2005-4093

info:
  name: checkpoint secureclient_ng - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-4093 affecting checkpoint secureclient_ng.
    Evaluation: Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient NG with Application Intelligence R56, NG FP1, 4.0, and 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass security policies by modif...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-4093
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2005-4093
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2005-4093,checkpoint,secureclient_ng,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "secureclient_ng"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-4093.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-4093
# Target: checkpoint secureclient_ng | CVSS: 6.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-4093 (checkpoint secureclient_ng)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against checkpoint secureclient_ng scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-4093.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-4093
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install secureclient_ng 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade secureclient_ng 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update secureclient_ng

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i secureclient_ng 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i secureclient_ng

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-4093 in checkpoint secureclient_ng?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint secureclient_ng packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-4093?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-4093?

CVE-2005-4093 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-4093
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor checkpoint
Product secureclient_ng
Published 2005-12-08
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P