CVE-2001-0592: Medium severity watchguard firebox ii vulnerability
Published Jul 27, 2001
·Updated
Watchguard Firebox II prior to 4.6 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service in the kernel via a large stream (>10,000) of malformed ICMP or TCP packets.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WatchGuard Firebox II<=4.6
Remediation
Event History
Jul 27, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0592?
CVE-2001-0592 has a high severity rating as it allows attackers to create a denial of service in the kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0592?
To fix CVE-2001-0592, upgrade the Watchguard Firebox II to version 4.6 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0592 involve?
CVE-2001-0592 involves a denial of service attack through a large stream of malformed ICMP or TCP packets.
4
Which products are affected by CVE-2001-0592?
CVE-2001-0592 affects the Watchguard Firebox II devices running versions prior to 4.6.
5
Can CVE-2001-0592 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0592 can be exploited remotely by an attacker.