CVE-2008-1797: High severity webwasher csm appliance suite vulnerability
Published Apr 15, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Secure Computing Webwasher 5.30 before build 3159 and 6.3.0 before build 3150 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a crafted URL.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Secure Computing Webwasher<=5.30
Secure Computing Webwasher<=6.3.0
Event History
Apr 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1797?
CVE-2008-1797 has a severity rating of 7.1, indicating a high risk.
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What vulnerability does CVE-2008-1797 describe?
CVE-2008-1797 describes a denial of service vulnerability in Secure Computing Webwasher that can be triggered by a crafted URL.
3
How do I fix CVE-2008-1797?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1797, upgrade Secure Computing Webwasher to version 5.30 build 3159 or later, or version 6.3.0 build 3150 or later.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1797?
Users of Secure Computing Webwasher versions prior to 5.30 build 3159 and 6.3.0 build 3150 are affected by CVE-2008-1797.
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What can attackers do using CVE-2008-1797?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1797 to cause a denial of service, effectively freezing the application.