UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2009-01-06

CVE-2008-5849

checkpoint vpn-1 Security Advisory (CVE-2008-5849)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-5849 impacting checkpoint vpn-1. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Check Point VPN-1 R55, R65, and other versions, when Port Address Translation (PAT) is used, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses via a packet with a small TTL, which triggers an ICMP_TIMXCEED_INTRANS (aka ICMP time exceeded in-transit) response containing an encapsulated IP packet with an intranet address, as demonstrated by a TCP packet to the firewall management server on port 18264.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / vpn-1
Affected Versions r55
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

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-2008-5849 impacting checkpoint vpn-1.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-5849.yaml
id: cve-2008-5849

info:
  name: checkpoint vpn-1 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-5849 affecting checkpoint vpn-1.
    Evaluation: Check Point VPN-1 R55, R65, and other versions, when Port Address Translation (PAT) is used, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-5849
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2008-5849
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2008-5849,checkpoint,vpn-1,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vpn-1"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-5849.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-5849
# Target: checkpoint vpn-1 | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-5849 (checkpoint vpn-1)...")
    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 vpn-1 scope (r55).")
        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-2008-5849.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-5849
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vpn-1 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vpn-1 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vpn-1

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

# 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-2008-5849 in checkpoint vpn-1?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint vpn-1 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-2008-5849?

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-2008-5849?

CVE-2008-5849 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-5849
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor checkpoint
Product vpn-1
Published 2009-01-06
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N