CVE-2004-2399: Medium severity secure computing sidewinder g2 vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via delayed responses to DNS queries.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Securecomputing Sidewinder G2=6.1.0.01
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 17, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2399?
CVE-2004-2399 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2399?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2399, upgrade to a patched version of Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 beyond 6.1.0.01.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2004-2399 enable?
CVE-2004-2399 enables a remote attacker to cause excessive CPU consumption through delayed DNS responses.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-2399?
CVE-2004-2399 affects Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 version 6.1.0.01.
5
Can CVE-2004-2399 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-2399 can be exploited remotely by attackers through manipulated DNS queries.