CVE-2007-0188
First published: Thu Jan 11 2007(Updated: )
F5 FirePass 5.4 through 5.5.1 does not properly enforce host access restrictions when a client uses a single integer (dword) representation of an IP address ("dotless IP address"), which allows remote authenticated users to connect to the FirePass administrator console and certain other network resources.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.1 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.2 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.3 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.4 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.5 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.6 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.7 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.8 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.4.9 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.5 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.5.1 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =5.5.2 | |
| F5 FirePass SSL VPN | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0188?
CVE-2007-0188 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to the F5 FirePass administrator console.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0188?
To fix CVE-2007-0188, it is recommended to apply the latest patches available for the affected versions of F5 FirePass.
What versions of F5 FirePass are affected by CVE-2007-0188?
CVE-2007-0188 affects F5 FirePass versions 5.4 through 5.5.1, including specific releases like 5.4.7, 5.4.8, and 6.0.
Can CVE-2007-0188 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0188 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to bypass host access restrictions.
What is a dotless IP address in the context of CVE-2007-0188?
A dotless IP address refers to a single integer representation of an IP address that is improperly handled by the F5 FirePass, leading to security vulnerabilities.
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