UNKNOWN CVSS 6.5
Published: 2008-03-20

CVE-2008-1397

checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro Security Advisory (CVE-2008-1397)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-1397 impacting checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Check Point VPN-1 Power/UTM, with NGX R60 through R65 and NG AI R55 software, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (site-to-site VPN tunnel outage), and possibly intercept network traffic, by configuring the local RFC1918 IP address to be the same as one of this tunnel's endpoint RFC1918 IP addresses, and then using SecuRemote to connect to a network interface at the other 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 / check_point_vpn-1_pro
Affected Versions ngx_r61
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-2008-1397 impacting checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-1397.yaml
id: cve-2008-1397

info:
  name: checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-1397 affecting checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro.
    Evaluation: Check Point VPN-1 Power/UTM, with NGX R60 through R65 and NG AI R55 software, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (site-to-...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-1397
  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-2008-1397
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2008-1397,checkpoint,check_point_vpn-1_pro,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "check_point_vpn-1_pro"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-1397.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-1397
# Target: checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro | 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-2008-1397 (checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro)...")
    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 check_point_vpn-1_pro scope (ngx_r61).")
        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-2008-1397.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-1397
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install check_point_vpn-1_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade check_point_vpn-1_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update check_point_vpn-1_pro

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i check_point_vpn-1_pro 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i check_point_vpn-1_pro

# 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-2008-1397 in checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint check_point_vpn-1_pro 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-2008-1397?

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-2008-1397?

CVE-2008-1397 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-2008-1397
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor checkpoint
Product check_point_vpn-1_pro
Published 2008-03-20
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P