CVE-2024-24919: Checkpoint Quantum Spark Info Disclosure

CVE-2024-24919 Overview

Potentially allowing an attacker to read certain information on Check Point Security Gateways once connected to the internet and enabled with remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades. A Security fix that mitigates this vulnerability is available.

Critical Impact
Enables unauthorized access to sensitive information on critical infrastructure

Affected Products

Check Point Quantum Spark Firmware
Check Point Quantum Security Gateway
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security

Discovery Timeline

2024-05-28 - CVE CVE-2024-24919 published to NVD
2025-10-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-24919

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability involves information exposure where an attacker can potentially read sensitive data on Check Point Security Gateways via network access. The weakness lies in improper access control mechanisms when the gateways are using remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades.

Root Cause

Improper access configurations lead to unauthorized information disclosure, potentially from misconfigured Mobile Access Software Blades.

Attack Vector

This issue is exploitable over the network, allowing attackers to exploit it remotely when the device is Internet-facing.

python

# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
def exploit_vulnerability(target_ip):
    import requests
    url = f"http://{target_ip}/vulnerable_endpoint"
    response = requests.get(url)
    if response.status_code == 200:
        print("Vulnerability exploited: Information leakage detected")

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-24919

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual access logs accessing sensitive endpoints
Unexpected information disclosure attempts
Unauthorized VPN access

Detection Strategies

Utilize log analysis to identify patterns of remote access that bypass standard controls. Implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) to generate alerts for anomalous network traffic targeting known vulnerable endpoints.

Monitoring Recommendations

Regularly monitor access logs for anomalies, employ network traffic analysis tools, and establish baselines for normal access to detect deviations.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-24919

Immediate Actions Required

Disable unnecessary remote access interfaces
Apply Check Point’s latest security patches
Enforce strict access controls and authentication measures

Patch Information

Check Point has released security patches available in the following advisory: Support page.

Workarounds

Restrict access to only trusted IP ranges and enforce VPN security configurations to block exploitation attempts.

bash

# Configuration example
echo "Restricting access to trusted IPs only"
iptable -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s TRUSTED_IP -j ACCEPT
iptable -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP