Indian cyber security agency alerts users about bug in Checkpoint

TLDR:

• CERT-In warns about a vulnerability in Checkpoint Network Security gateway products
• The vulnerability could allow hackers to compromise users’ data

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about a vulnerability in Checkpoint Network Security gateway products that could potentially allow hackers to compromise users’ data. The vulnerability exists in gateways configured with IPSec VPN, remote access VPN, or mobile access software blades. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to move laterally and gain domain admin privileges, posing a significant threat to sensitive information. Checkpoint has issued a fix for the vulnerability, urging users to apply the necessary patches to secure their systems. This serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping security systems up to date to protect against potential cyber attacks.