CVE-2007-4789
CVE-2007-4789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Switching Module With Ssl 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-16
- Affected product: Cisco Content Switching Module With Ssl
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- Last modified:
Description
Cisco Content Switching Modules (CSM) 4.2 before 4.2.7, and Cisco Content Switching Module with SSL (CSM-S) 2.1 before 2.1.6, when service termination is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via unspecified vectors related to high network utilization, aka CSCsh57876.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4789?
- Cisco Content Switching Modules (CSM) 4.2 before 4.2.7, and Cisco Content Switching Module with SSL (CSM-S) 2.1 before 2.1.6, when service termination is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via unspecified vectors related to high network utilization, aka CSCsh57876.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4789?
- CVE-2007-4789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4789 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4789?
- CVE-2007-4789 primarily affects Cisco Content Switching Module With Ssl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4789?
- 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-2007-4789 published?
- CVE-2007-4789 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/37501
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26724
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018654
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070905-csm.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25547
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3062
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36453
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_switching_module_with_ssl:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_switching_modules:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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