CVE-2010-5149: Medium severity Websense Websense Web Security vulnerability
Published Aug 23, 2012
·Updated
Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.3 Hotfix 27 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Blue Coat appliance integration outage) via a long URL.
Affected Software
12 affected components
Websense Websense Web Security<=6.3.3
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.0
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.1
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.2
Websense Websense Web Security=7.0
Websense Websense Web Security=7.1
Websense Websense Web Filter<=6.3.3
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.0
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.1
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.2
Websense Websense Web Filter=7.0
Websense Websense Web Filter=7.1
Event History
Aug 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5149?
CVE-2010-5149 has a medium severity level as it can cause a denial of service through long URLs.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-5149?
To fix CVE-2010-5149, upgrade Websense Web Security and Web Filter to versions 6.3.3 Hotfix 27 or 7.1.1 and above.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5149?
CVE-2010-5149 affects Websense Web Security versions prior to 6.3.3 Hotfix 27 and 7.x versions before 7.1.1.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-5149 involve?
CVE-2010-5149 involves a denial of service attack that can be triggered by remote attackers using a long URL.
5
Is CVE-2010-5149 specific to a particular software?
Yes, CVE-2010-5149 specifically affects Websense Web Security and Web Filter applications.