CVE-2007-1586: High severity Zyxel ZyNOS vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 2007
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Updated

ZynOS 3.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (link restart) by sending a request for the name \M via the SMB Mail Slot Protocol.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40

Event History

Mar 21, 2007
CVE Published
11:19 PM
Mar 22, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1586?

CVE-2007-1586 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2007-1586 affect ZynOS 3.40?

CVE-2007-1586 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service by sending a specific request that leads to link restarts.

3

Can CVE-2007-1586 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1586 can be exploited remotely by attackers using the SMB Mail Slot Protocol.

4

What versions of ZynOS are affected by CVE-2007-1586?

The only version affected by CVE-2007-1586 is ZynOS 3.40.

5

What mitigation strategies exist for CVE-2007-1586?

To mitigate CVE-2007-1586, users should consider disabling the SMB Mail Slot Protocol or applying any available patches from Zyxel.

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