> Source: [sk172227](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk172227)

# sk172227 - VPND core dumps are randomly generated 

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk172227 |
| Date Created | 2021-03-09 |
| Last Modified | 2021-03-11 |
| Technical Level | General |

## Symptoms

- * `vpnd` core dumps are randomly generated.
* Memory usage climbs up before crash.
* `CPviewDB.dat` shows that large amount of memory released after `vpnd` restarts.

## Cause

Memory leak in `vpnd` process.

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## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

* [Check Point R80.10](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk111841)

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the most recent version ([Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=435)).

**Related Solution:** [sk172187 - VPND daemon stops working during the IP address assignment flow](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk172187).

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