Check Point Advisories

Linux System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2020-0247
Date Published:	14 May 2020
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 09 October, 2024
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	Linux operating system contains system files with sensitive information. If not properly configured, remote attackers can view the information on such files.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Linux System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Linux System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP