UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2012-06-19

CVE-2012-2753

checkpoint endpoint_connect Security Advisory (CVE-2012-2753)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-2753 impacting checkpoint endpoint_connect. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Untrusted search path vulnerability in TrGUI.exe in the Endpoint Connect (aka EPC) GUI in Check Point Endpoint Security R73.x and E80.x on the VPN blade platform, Endpoint Security VPN R75, Endpoint Connect R73.x, and Remote Access Clients E75.x allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / endpoint_connect
Affected Versions r73
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

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-2012-2753 impacting checkpoint endpoint_connect.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-2753.yaml
id: cve-2012-2753

info:
  name: checkpoint endpoint_connect - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-2753 affecting checkpoint endpoint_connect.
    Evaluation: Untrusted search path vulnerability in TrGUI.exe in the Endpoint Connect (aka EPC) GUI in Check Point Endpoint Security R73.x and E80.x on the VPN bla...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-2753
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2012-2753
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2012-2753,checkpoint,endpoint_connect,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "endpoint_connect"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-2753.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-2753
# Target: checkpoint endpoint_connect | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-2753 (checkpoint endpoint_connect)...")
    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 endpoint_connect scope (r73).")
        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-2012-2753.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-2753
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install endpoint_connect 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint_connect 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update endpoint_connect

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

# 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-2012-2753 in checkpoint endpoint_connect?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint endpoint_connect 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-2012-2753?

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-2012-2753?

CVE-2012-2753 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-2753
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor checkpoint
Product endpoint_connect
Published 2012-06-19
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C