CVE-2006-4562
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
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
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444114/100/100/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444134/100/100/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444135/100/100/threaded
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Timeline
Published
Sep 6, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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