CVE-2007-4243: High severity Astaro Security Gateway vulnerability
Published Aug 8, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in pfilter-reporter.pl in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain network traffic, as demonstrated by P2P and iTunes applications that download large amounts of data.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Astaro Security Gateway=7.004
Astaro Security Gateway=7.005
Astaro Security Gateway=7.003
Astaro Security Gateway=7.002
Astaro Security Gateway=7.006
Astaro Security Gateway=7.0
Astaro Security Gateway=7.001
Event History
Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Aug 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4243?
CVE-2007-4243 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service through excessive CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4243?
To fix CVE-2007-4243, upgrade to a patched version of Astaro Security Gateway beyond 7.006.
3
What versions of Astaro Security Gateway are affected by CVE-2007-4243?
CVE-2007-4243 affects Astaro Security Gateway versions 7.0 to 7.006.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4243 exploit?
CVE-2007-4243 exploits network traffic patterns to cause high CPU usage, resulting in denial of service.
5
Is CVE-2007-4243 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2007-4243 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit the system from a distance.