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CVE-2004-0819

5.0 · MEDIUM

The bridge functionality in OpenBSD 3.4 and 3.5, when running a gateway configured as a bridging firewall with the link2 option for IPSec enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi…

Published Aug 25, 2004openbsdEPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2004-0819 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openbsd. It was published on August 25, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The bridge functionality in OpenBSD 3.4 and 3.5, when running a gateway configured as a bridging firewall with the link2 option for IPSec enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an ICMP echo (ping) packet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0819?

CVE-2004-0819 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openbsd. It was published on August 25, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0819?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0819?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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