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CVE-2006-4562

5.0 · MEDIUM

The proxy DNS service in Symantec Gateway Security (SGS) allows remote attackers to make arbitrary DNS queries to third-party DNS servers, while hiding the source IP address of the attacker.

Published Sep 6, 2006symantecEPSS 1.46%

Overview

CVE-2006-4562 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec gateway_security. It was published on September 6, 2006 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 proxy DNS service in Symantec Gateway Security (SGS) allows remote attackers to make arbitrary DNS queries to third-party DNS servers, while hiding the source IP address of the attacker. NOTE: another researcher has stated that the default configuration does not proxy DNS queries received on the external interface

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update gateway_security 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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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444114/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444134/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444135/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444330/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444114/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444134/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444135/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444330/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4562?

CVE-2006-4562 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec gateway_security. It was published on September 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-4562?

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-2006-4562?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update gateway_security 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4562?

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