CVE-2007-6511: Medium severity Websense Enterpise vulnerability
Published Dec 21, 2007
·Updated
Websense Enterprise 6.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering by visiting http URLs with a (1) RealPlayer G2, (2) MSMSGS, or (3) StoneHttpAgent User-Agent header, which results in a Non-HTTP categorization.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Websense Enterpise=6.3.1
Event History
Dec 21, 2007
CVE Published
07:46 PM
Dec 22, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6511?
CVE-2007-6511 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows content filtering bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6511?
To fix CVE-2007-6511, update to a patched version of Websense Enterprise that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2007-6511 affect?
CVE-2007-6511 specifically affects Websense Enterprise version 6.3.1.
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What can attackers do with CVE-2007-6511?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-6511 to bypass content filtering mechanisms by using specific User-Agent headers.
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Who is impacted by CVE-2007-6511?
Organizations using Websense Enterprise 6.3.1 for content filtering are impacted by CVE-2007-6511.