CVE-2008-0662

Name: CVE-2008-0662
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-08T02:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0662 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Auto Local Logon feature in Check Point VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient NGX R60 and R56 for Windows caches credentials under the Checkpoint\SecuRemote registry key, which has Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading and reusing the credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto Local Logon feature in Check Point VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient NGX R60 and R56 for Windows caches credentials under the Checkpoint\SecuRemote registry key, which has Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading and reusing the credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkpoint	Vpn-1 Secureclient	ngai_r56
Checkpoint	Vpn-1 Secureclient	ngx_r60

References

http://digihax.com/Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/28820Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3627Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487735/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27675Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019317Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0475Permissions Required
https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/user/anon/page/supportCenter.psmlNot Applicable
http://digihax.com/Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/28820Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3627Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487735/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27675Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019317Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0475Permissions Required
https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/user/anon/page/supportCenter.psmlNot Applicable

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0662?

How severe is CVE-2008-0662?

CVE-2008-0662 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0662?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST