CVE-2002-1046: Medium severity WatchGuard Firebox vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2002
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Updated

Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol service (DVCP) in Watchguard Firebox firmware 5.x.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet containing tab characters to TCP port 4110.

Affected Software

6 affected components
WatchGuard Firebox=5.0
WatchGuard Soho Firewall=5.0.28
WatchGuard Soho Firewall=5.0.29
WatchGuard Soho Firewall=5.0.31
WatchGuard Soho Firewall=5.0.35
WatchGuard Soho Firewall=5.0.35a

Event History

Oct 4, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1046?

CVE-2002-1046 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1046?

To fix CVE-2002-1046, update the Watchguard Firebox firmware to a version beyond the affected versions listed in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1046?

CVE-2002-1046 affects Watchguard Firebox firmware versions 5.0, 5.0.28, 5.0.29, 5.0.31, and 5.0.35.

4

Is CVE-2002-1046 a permanent vulnerability?

CVE-2002-1046 is not permanent if appropriate patches and updates are applied to the affected Watchguard software.

5

Can CVE-2002-1046 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1046 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the affected devices using malformed packets.

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