CVE-2007-0796: Blue Coat Systems WinProxy 6.1a and 6.0 r1c, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A remote attacker could crash Blue Coat Systems WinProxy by sending an overly long HTTP CONNECT request. The source description also says arbitrary code execution may be possible, but that outcome is not confirmed in the bundle. This mainly matters for legacy WinProxy deployments still reachable by untrusted networks. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still operating legacy Blue Coat Systems WinProxy versions, especially where the proxy accepts CONNECT traffic from untrusted users or the internet. Because this is a 2007 issue, exposure is most plausible in forgotten servers, unsupported networks, or legacy migration leftovers. Prioritize remediation if any affected WinProxy instance is internet-facing or reachable by untrusted users. If no WinProxy remains in use, the business risk is low. The main decision is whether legacy proxy infrastructure still exists and whether it can be decommissioned. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Blue Coat Systems WinProxy 6.1a, 6.0 r1c, and earlier deployments.; Check archived vendor or Blue Coat guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.; Restrict proxy access to trusted networks and authenticated users only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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