CVE-2003-1491: Code Injection

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) 2.1.4 has a default rule to accept incoming packets from DNS (UDP port 53), which allows remote attackers to bypass the firewall filters via packets with a source port of 53.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kerio Personal Firewall=2.1.4

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1491?

CVE-2003-1491 has a medium severity level, allowing attackers to bypass firewall configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1491?

To fix CVE-2003-1491, you should modify the firewall rules to block incoming packets with a source port of 53.

3

What type of attacks does CVE-2003-1491 enable?

CVE-2003-1491 allows remote attackers to exploit the firewall vulnerability by sending spoofed packets that bypass filtering.

4

Which versions of Kerio Personal Firewall are affected by CVE-2003-1491?

CVE-2003-1491 specifically affects Kerio Personal Firewall version 2.1.4.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1491?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2003-1491 is to disable the accept rule for incoming DNS packets until a fix is implemented.

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