CVE-2010-5145: Buffer Overflow
The Filtering Service in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.1 Hotfix 136 and 7.x before 7.1.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (filtering outage) via a crafted sequence of characters in a URI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5145?
CVE-2010-5145 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to disrupt filtering services.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5145?
To fix CVE-2010-5145, update Websense Web Security and Web Filter to version 6.3.1 Hotfix 136 or 7.1.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5145?
CVE-2010-5145 affects Websense Web Security and Web Filter versions prior to 6.3.1 Hotfix 136 and 7.1.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-5145 facilitate?
CVE-2010-5145 facilitates a denial of service attack through a crafted sequence of characters in a URI.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2010-5145?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not directly vulnerable to CVE-2010-5145, but the affected Websense software runs on it.