Check Point Quantum Security Gateway VPN Processing Service length out-of-bounds

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component VPN Processing Service. Executing a manipulation of the argument length can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-48132. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component VPN Processing Service. The manipulation of the argument length with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
The Security Gateway does not correctly validate a length value in certain IKE packets when NAT-T is used (4500/UDP). As a result, a specially crafted or malformed packet can cause the VPN processing service to terminate unexpectedly, leading to denial of service (temporary interruption of VPN negotiations/traffic).
The advisory is shared for download at support.checkpoint.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-48132 since 05/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1726). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Check Point Security Gateway
Product
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.checkpoint.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.4
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
05/20/2026 CVE reserved05/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 VulDB entry created
05/29/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: checkpoint.comAdvisory: support.checkpoint.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-48132 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48132
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365644
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1726 - Check Point Security Gateway: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 05/26/2026 17:17Updated: 05/29/2026 11:11
Changes: 05/26/2026 17:17 (62), 05/29/2026 11:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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