CVE-2002-2397: Sygate personal firewall 5.0 could allow remote attackers to bypass firewall filters via spoofed (1) source...

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This CVE describes a firewall bypass in Sygate Personal Firewall 5.0. A remote attacker could make traffic appear as local loopback traffic, potentially bypassing filters that should block it. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score, patch status, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Sygate Personal Firewall 5.0. The bundle does not identify later versions, operating systems, default configurations, or whether the product remains supported. Treat this as a legacy exposure check, not an emergency without evidence of deployment or exploitation. Priority rises if the product is still protecting sensitive systems or is the primary host firewall. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Sygate Personal Firewall 5.0.; Check original vendor or maintainer guidance for fixes or configuration advice.; Do not rely on this firewall as the only network control..

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Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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