CVE-2026-48131
VPND IKE Fragment Reassembly - Heap Out-of-Bounds Write via Sequence Number Zero
Description
The VPN service may mishandle an unexpected IKE fragment value received on the IKE port 500/UDP during the early stage of a connection attempt. This can cause the service to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in denial of service (temporary disruption of VPN-related functionality).
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48131
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 897c38be-0345-43cd-b6cf-fe179e0c4f45 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the VPN service software.
- Apply relevant security patches.
- Restart the VPN service.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48131.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184981 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48131 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The VPN service may mishandle an unexpected IKE fragment value received on the IKE port 500/UDP during the early stage of a connection attempt. This can cause the service to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in denial of service (temporary disruption of VPN-related functionality). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184981