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CVE-2007-1841

4.3 · MEDIUM

The isakmp_info_recv function in src/racoon/isakmp_inf.c in racoon in Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (tunnel crash) via crafted (1) DELETE (ISAKMP_NPT…

Published Apr 10, 2007ipsec-toolsEPSS 2.85%

Overview

CVE-2007-1841 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ipsec-tools ipsec-tools. It was published on April 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The isakmp_info_recv function in src/racoon/isakmp_inf.c in racoon in Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (tunnel crash) via crafted (1) DELETE (ISAKMP_NPTYPE_D) and (2) NOTIFY (ISAKMP_NPTYPE_N) messages.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipsec-tools. Update ipsec-tools 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
ipsec-toolsipsec-tools0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1841?

CVE-2007-1841 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ipsec-tools ipsec-tools. It was published on April 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-1841?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2007-1841?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipsec-tools. Update ipsec-tools 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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