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Multiple Checkpoint 4.x format strings

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crash Checkpoint Firewall

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote Checkpoint Firewall web server crashes when sent a
specially formatted HTTP request. This bug is a solid indicator
that the server is vulnerable to several Checkpoint FW-1 4.x bugs.

Solution: Upgrade to Checkpoint-NG
Risk factor: High

Networks Security ID: 10820, 9581

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