CVE-2009-5132: Medium severity websense web filter vulnerability
The Filtering Service in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.1 Hotfix 106 and 7.x before 7.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (filtering outage) via a crafted URL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5132?
CVE-2009-5132 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service (filtering outage).
How do I fix CVE-2009-5132?
To fix CVE-2009-5132, upgrade Websense Web Security or Web Filter to version 6.3.1 Hotfix 106 or 7.1 or later.
Which versions of Websense are affected by CVE-2009-5132?
CVE-2009-5132 affects Websense Web Security versions prior to 6.3.1 and 7.0, as well as Websense Web Filter versions prior to 6.3.1 and 7.0.
Can CVE-2009-5132 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-5132 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted URLs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-5132?
CVE-2009-5132 is a denial of service vulnerability that affects filtering services in Websense products.