CVE-2005-0817
First published: Sun Mar 20 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in the DNSd proxy, as used in Symantec Gateway Security 5400 2.x and 5300 1.x, Enterprise Firewall 7.0.x and 8.x, and VelociRaptor 1100/1200/1300 1.5, allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache and redirect users to malicious sites.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Enterprise Firewall | =7.0 | |
| Symantec Enterprise Firewall | =8.0 | |
| Symantec Velociraptor | =model_1300 | |
| Symantec Gateway Security 5400 | =2.0 | |
| Symantec Gateway Security 5300 | =1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.isc.sans.org/diary.php?date=2005-03-04
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.03.15.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013451
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14595
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-06/0225.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44530
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0817?
CVE-2005-0817 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution and DNS cache poisoning.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0817?
To fix CVE-2005-0817, apply the latest patches provided by Symantec for the affected products.
Which products are affected by CVE-2005-0817?
CVE-2005-0817 affects Symantec Enterprise Firewall versions 7.0 and 8.0, Symantec Gateway Security 5400, Symantec Gateway Security 5300, and VelociRaptor models 1100/1200/1300.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2005-0817?
Failure to address CVE-2005-0817 could lead to DNS cache poisoning, allowing attackers to redirect users to malicious sites.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0817?
Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2005-0817 is to apply vendor patches, but enabling strict DNS policies may provide some temporary protection.
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