CVE-2004-2543: Medium severity Securecomputing Sidewinder G2 vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004

Updated

Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (proxy failure) via invalid traffic to the (1) T.120 or (2) RTSP proxy, or (3) invalid MIME messages to the mail filter. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability because the embedded monitoring sub-system automatically restarts after the failure.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Securecomputing Sidewinder G2=6.1.0.01

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/11632

Event History

Dec 31, 2004

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Nov 21, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2543?

CVE-2004-2543 could lead to a denial of service, affecting the proxy functionality.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2543?

System configurations should be reviewed to filter invalid traffic directed at T.120, RTSP, and MIME messages.

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2543?

CVE-2004-2543 specifically affects Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 version 6.1.0.01.

Can CVE-2004-2543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2543 can be exploited by remote attackers by sending invalid traffic.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2543?

The potential impact of CVE-2004-2543 is a failure in proxy services, leading to service disruption.