CVE-2001-0313: Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ping to the bro...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2001-0313 describes a denial-of-service issue in Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2. A remote attacker could send a ping to a broadcast address on the public network, causing the firewall server to continuously send echo requests and consume network capacity or device resources. Exposure is most plausible in legacy environments still running Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 on a public network where ICMP broadcast handling reaches the firewall. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so scope beyond that version is not established. Prioritize only if legacy Borderware firewall systems are still present. If confirmed, treat remediation as an availability and infrastructure-modernization issue, not as a broad emergency. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any historical patch or replacement advice.; Retire or isolate any Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 systems still in use.; Filter ICMP traffic to public broadcast addresses where operationally safe..

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Jul 1, 2026, 09:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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