What is the severity of CVE-2001-0692?

The severity of CVE-2001-0692 is considered high due to the potential for attackers to bypass firewall filtering.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0692?

To fix CVE-2001-0692, upgrade your WatchGuard Firebox to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2001-0692?

CVE-2001-0692 affects WatchGuard Firebox models 2500 and 4500 running versions 4.5 and 4.6.

Can CVE-2001-0692 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0692 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted email attachments.

What is the impact of CVE-2001-0692 on network security?

CVE-2001-0692 can significantly compromise network security by allowing unauthorized access through the firewall.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0692

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/9/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0692

First published: Thu Sep 20 2001(Updated: )

SMTP proxy in WatchGuard Firebox (2500 and 4500) 4.5 and 4.6 allows a remote attacker to bypass firewall filtering via a base64 MIME encoded email attachment whose boundary name ends in two dashes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Watchguard Firebox 2500	=4.6
Watchguard Firebox 4500	=4.5
Watchguard Firebox 2500	=4.5
Watchguard Firebox 4500	=4.6

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2855

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0692?
The severity of CVE-2001-0692 is considered high due to the potential for attackers to bypass firewall filtering.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0692?
To fix CVE-2001-0692, upgrade your WatchGuard Firebox to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2001-0692?
CVE-2001-0692 affects WatchGuard Firebox models 2500 and 4500 running versions 4.5 and 4.6.
Can CVE-2001-0692 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0692 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted email attachments.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0692 on network security?
CVE-2001-0692 can significantly compromise network security by allowing unauthorized access through the firewall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0692?
The severity of CVE-2001-0692 is considered high due to the potential for attackers to bypass firewall filtering.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0692?
To fix CVE-2001-0692, upgrade your WatchGuard Firebox to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2001-0692?
CVE-2001-0692 affects WatchGuard Firebox models 2500 and 4500 running versions 4.5 and 4.6.
Can CVE-2001-0692 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0692 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted email attachments.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0692 on network security?
CVE-2001-0692 can significantly compromise network security by allowing unauthorized access through the firewall.