CVE-2007-1586: High severity Zyxel ZyNOS vulnerability
Published Mar 21, 2007
·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
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.