CVE-2021-41530: High severity Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2021
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Updated

Forcepoint NGFW Engine versions 6.5.11 and earlier, 6.8.6 and earlier, and 6.10.0 are vulnerable to TCP reflected amplification vulnerability, if HTTP User Response has been configured.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall<=6.5.11
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall>=6.8.0<=6.8.6
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall=6.10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    If HTTP User Response has been configured, disable it to prevent TCP reflected amplification vulnerability exposure on affected Forcepoint NGFW Engine versions.

    Forcepoint NGFW Engine HTTP User Response = disabled

Event History

Oct 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41530?

CVE-2021-41530 is a vulnerability in Forcepoint NGFW Engine versions 6.5.11 and earlier, 6.8.6 and earlier, and 6.10.0 that allows for TCP reflected amplification if HTTP User Response has been configured.

2

How does CVE-2021-41530 impact Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

CVE-2021-41530 can be used to exploit a TCP reflected amplification vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall versions 6.5.11 and earlier, 6.8.6 and earlier, and 6.10.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41530?

CVE-2021-41530 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-41530?

To fix CVE-2021-41530, it is recommended to upgrade to Forcepoint NGFW Engine version 6.10.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41530?

More information about CVE-2021-41530 can be found on the Forcepoint help page: [https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2021-41530.html](https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2021-41530.html)

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