Threat Indicators starting with "https" are blocked based on DNS Reputation or URL Reputation

Product: Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus
Version: R81.10 (EOS), R81.20
Last Modified: 2025-02-23

Symptoms

• Threat indicators that begin with 'https' are subject to blocking based on either DNS Reputation or URL Reputation. For example:
  • Indicator: observ1
  • URL: httpsll.com
  • Reputation Type: URL
  • DNS Reputation: High
  • URL Reputation: High
  • Action: Block
• After removing the problematic indicator, you can access websites.

Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

• Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20 starting from Take 96
• Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.10 starting from Take 173

If you choose not to upgrade, Check Point can supply a Hotfix. Contact Check Point Support to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.

For faster resolution and verification, please collect CPinfo files from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

Hotfix installation instructions:
Refer to sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix.

NOTE

This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

Article Properties

Access Level: General
Status: Approved by TAC
Date Created: 2023-10-07
Last Modified: 2025-02-23