Watchguard SOHO Firewall Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2002-0527

Summary

The Watchguard SOHO firewall, prior to version 5.0.35, contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit incorrect handling of IP options in forwarded packets. Successful exploitation can result in the firewall crashing and rebooting, leading to service disruptions and potential loss of connectivity. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping firewall systems updated to protect against such attacks. Further details can be found in various security advisories and databases.

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