Information Disclosure in Check Point Quantum Security Gateways (CVE‑2024‑24919) Exposes VPN‑Enabled Data
What It Is — Check Point’s Quantum Security Gateways (including CloudGuard Network, Quantum Scalable Chassis, Quantum Security Gateways, and Quantum Spark Appliances) contain an information‑disclosure flaw that can reveal internal configuration data when the device is reachable from the Internet.
Exploitability — The vulnerability is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild; a public proof‑of‑concept exists.
Affected Products — Check Point Quantum Security Gateways family, covering on‑premise and cloud‑deployed appliances that run IPSec VPN, Remote Access VPN, or Mobile Access services.
Why It Matters for Trust & Control Assurance
- Secure Configuration Management – The flaw highlights the need for continuous verification that network devices are hardened, patched, and their exposure surface is minimized.
- Evidence of Due Diligence – Demonstrating timely patch deployment and configuration validation provides audit‑ready evidence for control objectives around data protection and access control.
- Defensible Audit Trail – Logging the detection, remediation, and post‑remediation validation creates a traceable record that satisfies multiple frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) through a single control objective.
Recommended Actions
- Inventory all Check Point Quantum appliances and confirm which are internet‑facing.
- Apply the vendor‑issued patch for CVE‑2024‑24919 immediately.
- Validate that the vulnerability is mitigated by testing for unauthorized data disclosure.
- Update your configuration‑baseline and asset‑management records to reflect the patched state.
- Capture remediation evidence (patch logs, configuration snapshots) and feed it into your continuous control‑monitoring platform.
Source: CISA KEV – CVE‑2024‑24919