CVE-2007-4243
First published: Wed Aug 08 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.004 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.005 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.003 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.002 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.006 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.0 | |
| Sophos Astaro Security Gateway | =7.001 |
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Reference Links
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?p=77667
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?p=77694
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?p=78258
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?t=17782
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?t=17930
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?t=18280
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?t=18307
- http://astaro.org/showthread.php?t=18551
- http://www.hescominsoon.com/archives/773
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018543
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2981
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475642/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4243?
To fix CVE-2007-4243, upgrade to a patched version of Astaro Security Gateway beyond 7.006.
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.
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.
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.
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