CVE-2007-1841
First published: Tue Apr 10 2007(Updated: )
The isakmp_info_recv function in src/racoon/isakmp_inf.c in racoon in Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (tunnel crash) via crafted (1) DELETE (ISAKMP_NPTYPE_D) and (2) NOTIFY (ISAKMP_NPTYPE_N) messages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsec-tools | <=0.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20070406123739.GA1546%40zen.inc
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=499192&group_id=74601
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24815
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-450-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24826
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_8_sr.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-09.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25142
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0342.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25322
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1299
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:084
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25560
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1310
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33541
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10504
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1841?
CVE-2007-1841 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1841?
To fix CVE-2007-1841, upgrade to Ipsec-tools version 0.6.7 or later.
What types of attacks are facilitated by CVE-2007-1841?
CVE-2007-1841 enables remote attackers to crash VPN tunnels by sending specially crafted ISAKMP messages.
Which versions of Ipsec-tools are affected by CVE-2007-1841?
CVE-2007-1841 affects Ipsec-tools versions earlier than 0.6.7.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-1841 if I cannot upgrade?
Temporary workarounds include implementing strict firewall rules to filter out malicious ISAKMP messages.
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