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CVE-2006-4562

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

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CVE-2006-4562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecGateway Security1.0
SymantecGateway Security320
SymantecGateway Security360
SymantecGateway Security360r
SymantecGateway Security5000_series_2.0.1
SymantecGateway Security5000_series_3.0
SymantecGateway Security5110
SymantecGateway Security5110_1.0
SymantecGateway Security5200
SymantecGateway Security5200_1.0
SymantecGateway Security5300
SymantecGateway Security5300_1.0
SymantecGateway Security5310_1.0
SymantecGateway Security5400_2.0
SymantecGateway Security5400_2.0.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4562?
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
How severe is CVE-2006-4562?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4562?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST