CVE-2004-2545: Medium severity Securecomputing Sidewinder G2 vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Secure Computing Corporation Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMTP proxy failure) via unknown attack vendors involving an "extremely busy network." 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

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Nov 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2545?

CVE-2004-2545 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 6.1.0.01.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2545?

There is no specific fix for CVE-2004-2545; however, ensuring the system's monitoring sub-system is functioning properly can help mitigate the effects.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2545?

CVE-2004-2545 specifically affects Secure Computing Sidewinder G2 version 6.1.0.01.

4

Can CVE-2004-2545 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2545 can be exploited by remote attackers under conditions involving an extremely busy network.

5

Is CVE-2004-2545 a critical vulnerability?

While CVE-2004-2545 causes a denial of service, the automatic restart feature may mitigate its impact, suggesting it may not be critically severe.

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