UNKNOWN CVSS 4.0
Published: 2014-01-26

CVE-2014-1672

checkpoint management_server Security Advisory (CVE-2014-1672)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-1672 impacting checkpoint management_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Check Point R75.47 Security Gateway and Management Server does not properly enforce Anti-Spoofing when the routing table is modified and the "Get - Interfaces with Topology" action is performed, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / management_server
Affected Versions r75.47
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-2014-1672 impacting checkpoint management_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-1672.yaml
id: cve-2014-1672

info:
  name: checkpoint management_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-1672 affecting checkpoint management_server.
    Evaluation: Check Point R75.47 Security Gateway and Management Server does not properly enforce Anti-Spoofing when the routing table is modified and the "Get...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-1672
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.0
    cve-id: CVE-2014-1672
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2014-1672,checkpoint,management_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "management_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-1672.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-1672
# Target: checkpoint management_server | CVSS: 4.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-1672 (checkpoint management_server)...")
    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 management_server scope (r75.47).")
        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-2014-1672.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-1672
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install management_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade management_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update management_server

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

# 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-2014-1672 in checkpoint management_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint management_server 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-2014-1672?

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-2014-1672?

CVE-2014-1672 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-1672
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor checkpoint
Product management_server
Published 2014-01-26
Vector AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N