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CVE-2026-48135: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in checkpoint Quantum Security Gateway

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-48135cvecve-2026-48135cwe-122
Published: 05/26/2026 (05/26/2026, 12:57:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: checkpoint
Product: Quantum Security Gateway

Description

CVE-2026-48135 is a medium severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Check Point's Quantum Security Gateway. It arises from improper handling of malformed HTTP requests by an HTTP-based service, specifically related to HTTP request parsing and validation. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the product, including R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 6 or below, R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 91 or below, R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 127 or below, and all releases from R81.10 and below. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<=82.10<=81.20<=81.10

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/02/2026, 21:09:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48135) in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway involves a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by malformed HTTP requests due to improper parsing and validation. The flaw affects several versions of the product as listed, potentially allowing an attacker to cause a denial of service or other impact related to application availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability. No official fix or patch has been confirmed, and no exploits are currently known.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability can lead to a denial of service condition by causing a heap-based buffer overflow in the affected HTTP service. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so the immediate risk appears limited. However, successful exploitation could disrupt service availability of the Quantum Security Gateway.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor Check Point advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected HTTP service to untrusted networks if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
checkpoint
Date Reserved
2026-05-20T19:29:00.635Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a15a0f3891d628fdc365e79

Added to database: 05/26/2026, 13:32:35 UTC

Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 21:09:35 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC

Views: 116

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