CVE-2001-1102: Check Point FireWall-1 3.0b through 4.1 for Solaris allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a s...

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This is an old Check Point FireWall-1 for Solaris issue where a local user could abuse insecure temporary policy files to overwrite files on the system. The practical concern is integrity loss on a firewall host or management server, but the source bundle does not show remote exploitation or current exploitation. Exposure appears limited to legacy Solaris systems running Check Point FireWall-1 3.0b through 4.1, especially where untrusted or low-privileged local users can access the firewall host or management environment. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless affected systems still exist. If present on a firewall host, prioritize remediation because local compromise could affect security policy integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Solaris Check Point FireWall-1 deployments and versions.; Restrict local shell access to firewall and management hosts.; Check Check Point guidance or support archives for vendor-approved fixes..

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Jul 1, 2026, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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