CVE-2007-4654: Unspecified vulnerability in SSHield 1.6.1 with OpenSSH 3.0.2p1 on Cisco WebNS 8.20.0.1 on Cisco Content Se...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service condition against Cisco Content Services Switch 11000 devices running the listed WebNS, SSHield, and OpenSSH components. The reported impact is connection slot exhaustion and possible device crash, which could disrupt traffic handled by the appliance. Exposure is most likely where SSH management on affected Cisco CSS 11000 devices is reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Prioritize if affected CSS devices remain in production or management SSH is broadly reachable. The business risk is service disruption, not confirmed data compromise. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco guidance for WebNS/CSS fixes or supported upgrade paths.; Restrict SSH management access to trusted administrator networks only.; Block direct internet access to management interfaces..

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Jun 29, 2026, 03:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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