Symantec Gateway Security 5300/5400 DNS Proxy Cache

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Gateway Security 5300/5400. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component DNS Proxy Cache Handler. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2005-0817. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Symantec Gateway Security 5300/5400. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component DNS Proxy Cache Handler. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in the DNSd proxy, as used in Symantec Gateway Security 5400 2.x and 5300 1.x, Enterprise Firewall 7.0.x and 8.x, and VelociRaptor 1100/1200/1300 1.5, allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache and redirect users to malicious sites.

The bug was discovered 06/15/2004. The weakness was published 03/15/2005 with Symantec (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityresponse.symantec.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0817 since 03/20/2005. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 273 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at symantec.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12704.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44530), SecurityFocus (BID 12818†), OSVDB (14802†), Secunia (SA14595†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1013451†). isc.sans.org is providing further details. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: symantec.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: securityresponse.symantec.com
Researcher: http://www.symantec.com
Organization: Symantec
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0817 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0817
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1280
X-Force: 44530 - Multiple Symantec products DNSd proxy redirect, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 12818 - Symantec Gateway Security Unspecified Remote DNS Cache Poisoning Vulnerability
Secunia: 14595 - Symantec Products Unspecified DNS Cache Poisoning Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 14802 - Symantec Multiple Products Unspecified DNS Cache Poisoning
SecurityTracker: 1013451
Vulnerability Center: 7354 - Symantec Multiple Products Allows DNS Cache Poisoning Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2005 11:16
Updated: 07/01/2019 17:55
Changes: 03/21/2005 11:16 (89), 07/01/2019 17:55 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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