7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0106

First published: Thu Mar 27 2003(Updated: )

The HTTP proxy for Symantec Enterprise Firewall (SEF) 7.0 allows proxy users to bypass pattern matching for blocked URLs via requests that are URL-encoded with escapes, Unicode, or UTF-8.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Enterprise Firewall=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0106?

    CVE-2003-0106 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow users to bypass URL filtering.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0106?

    To fix CVE-2003-0106, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Symantec Enterprise Firewall that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2003-0106 have on users?

    CVE-2003-0106 allows unauthorized users to access blocked URLs, potentially leading to data exposure or compliance violations.

  • Which versions of Symantec Enterprise Firewall are affected by CVE-2003-0106?

    CVE-2003-0106 specifically affects Symantec Enterprise Firewall version 7.0.

  • What type of attacks can CVE-2003-0106 enable?

    CVE-2003-0106 can enable attackers to bypass URL filtering mechanisms through URL encoding techniques.

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