CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0527

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

Watchguard SOHO firewall before 5.0.35 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reboot) when SOHO forwards a packet with bad IP options.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WatchGuard SOHO Firewall=5.0.28
WatchGuard SOHO Firewall=5.0.29
WatchGuard SOHO Firewall=5.0.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0527?

    CVE-2002-0527 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0527?

    To fix CVE-2002-0527, upgrade the WatchGuard SOHO firewall to version 5.0.35 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0527?

    CVE-2002-0527 affects WatchGuard SOHO firewall versions 5.0.28, 5.0.29, and 5.0.31.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-0527 enable?

    CVE-2002-0527 enables remote attackers to crash and reboot the firewall through malformed IP options.

  • Is CVE-2002-0527 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0527 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to send problematic packets to the device.

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