How severe is CVE-2007-4243?

CVE-2007-4243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4243?

CVE-2007-4243 primarily affects Astaro Security Gateway. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4243?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-4243 published?

CVE-2007-4243 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4243

CVE-2007-4243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Astaro Security Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astaro Security Gateway
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in pfilter-reporter.pl in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain network traffic, as demonstrated by P2P and iTunes applications that download large amounts of data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4243?: Unspecified vulnerability in pfilter-reporter.pl in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain network traffic, as demonstrated by P2P and iTunes applications that download large amounts of data.
How severe is CVE-2007-4243?: CVE-2007-4243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4243?: CVE-2007-4243 primarily affects Astaro Security Gateway. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4243 published?: CVE-2007-4243 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astaro:security_gateway:7.006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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