CVE-2007-6511: Medium severity Websense Enterpise vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2007
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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.

4

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.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2007-6511?

Organizations using Websense Enterprise 6.3.1 for content filtering are impacted by CVE-2007-6511.

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