CVE-2007-0564: Medium severity Symantec Web Security vulnerability
Published Jan 30, 2007
·Updated
The license registering interface in Symantec Web Security (SWS) before 3.0.1.85 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by submitting a large file.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Symantec Web Security=3.01.62
Symantec Web Security=3.01.61
Symantec Web Security=3.01.68
Symantec Web Security=3.01.60
Symantec Web Security=3.01.67
Symantec Web Security<=3.0.1.72
Symantec Web Security=3.01.63
Symantec Web Security=3.01.59
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 30, 2007
CVE Published
04:28 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0564?
CVE-2007-0564 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to Denial of Service due to excessive CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-0564?
To fix CVE-2007-0564, upgrade to Symantec Web Security version 3.0.1.85 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2007-0564 enable?
CVE-2007-0564 enables a Denial of Service attack by allowing the submission of large files.
4
Which versions of Symantec Web Security are affected by CVE-2007-0564?
CVE-2007-0564 affects several versions of Symantec Web Security, specifically versions before 3.0.1.85.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-0564?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-0564 can lead to significant CPU consumption, potentially crippling service availability.