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CVE-2007-1792

7.8 · HIGH

libdayzero.dll in the Filter Hub Service (filter-hub.exe) in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP before 5.0.1 Patch 181 and Mail Security Appliance before 5.0.0-36 allows remote attackers to cause a de…

Published Jun 27, 2007symantecEPSS 4.72%

Overview

CVE-2007-1792 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec mail_security_8820_appliance. It was published on June 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libdayzero.dll in the Filter Hub Service (filter-hub.exe) in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP before 5.0.1 Patch 181 and Mail Security Appliance before 5.0.0-36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted executable attachment in an e-mail, involving the detection of "PE-Shield v0.2" and "ASPack v1.00-1.08.02".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update mail_security_8820_appliance 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecmail_security_8820_appliance0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/36110Refsecunia.com/advisories/24632Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2007-48/advisory/Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.06.26.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472440/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24625Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018301Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2335Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35105Refosvdb.org/36110

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1792?

CVE-2007-1792 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec mail_security_8820_appliance. It was published on June 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1792?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1792?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update mail_security_8820_appliance 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-2007-1792?

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