CVE-2004-1474: Medium severity Symantec Gateway Security 360 vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Symantec Enterprise Firewall/VPN Appliances 100, 200, and 200R running firmware before 1.63 and Gateway Security 320, 360, and 360R running firmware before 622 uses a default read/write SNMP community string, which allows remote attackers to alter the firewall's configuration file.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Symantec Gateway Security 360
Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 200
Symantec Nexland Wavebase Firewall Appliance
Symantec Gateway Security 320
Symantec Nexland Pro400 Firewall Appliance
Symantec Gateway Security 360r
Symantec Nexland Pro800turbo Firewall Appliance
Symantec Nexland Pro800 Firewall Appliance
Symantec Nexland Pro100 Firewall Appliance
Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 200r
Symantec Nexland Isb Soho Firewall Appliance
Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 100

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 13, 2005
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-2004-1474?

CVE-2004-1474 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to change firewall configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1474?

To fix CVE-2004-1474, update your Symantec firewall or VPN appliances firmware to version 1.63 or later for the applicable models.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2004-1474?

CVE-2004-1474 affects several models including the Symantec Firewall VPN Appliance 100, 200, 200R, and the Gateway Security 320, 360, 360R running outdated firmware.

4

Can CVE-2004-1474 be exploited remotely?

Yes, the vulnerability in CVE-2004-1474 allows remote attackers to exploit the default SNMP community string.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2004-1474 on my network?

The impact of CVE-2004-1474 on your network could be significant, as it allows unauthorized changes to firewall settings which could lead to loss of security and data.

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