Info

Disclosure

Dec 14, 2000

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Dec 14, 2000

Solution

Unknown

Description

WatchGuard Firebox SOHO contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker sends a large amount of fragmented packets, and will result in loss of availability for the firewall.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Security Software

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.2.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Firebox SOHO

1.6.0

References

CVE ID: 2000-0896 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 2113
Related OSVDB ID: 4401 4403 4404
ISS X-Force ID: 5749
Keyword: Firewall
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0194.html
Vendor URL: http://www.watchguard.com/products/soho.asp

Credit

ISS X-Force Research - xforceiss.net - Internet Security Systems

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/1690