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CVE-2004-0607

First published: Wed Jun 30 2004(Updated: )

The eay_check_x509cert function in KAME Racoon successfully verifies certificates even when OpenSSL validation fails, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipsec-tools=0.3
Ipsec-tools=0.3.1
Ipsec-tools=0.3.2
Ipsec-tools=0.3_rc1
Ipsec-tools=0.3_rc2
Ipsec-tools=0.3_rc3
Ipsec-tools=0.3_rc4
Ipsec-tools=0.3_rc5
KAME Racoon
KAME Racoon=2003-07-11
KAME Racoon=2004-04-05
KAME Racoon=2004-04-07b
KAME Racoon=2004-05-03
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0607?

    CVE-2004-0607 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0607?

    To fix CVE-2004-0607, update the affected KAME Racoon or Ipsec-tools software to a patched version.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2004-0607?

    CVE-2004-0607 affects specific versions of KAME Racoon and Ipsec-tools including versions 0.3_rc1 through 0.3_rc5.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-0607?

    The main risk of CVE-2004-0607 is the potential for unauthorized access to systems due to failed certificate validation.

  • Is CVE-2004-0607 a known issue in older systems?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0607 is a known issue impacting older systems using KAME Racoon and certain Ipsec-tools versions.

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