PatchTheCVECVE-2001-0313: Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ping to the broadc
CVE-2001-0313 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting firewall server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ping to the broadcast address of the public network on which the server is placed, which causes the server to continuously send pings (echo requests) to the network.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-06-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2001-0313?
firewall server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-0313 being exploited?
CVE-2001-0313 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2001-0313 affect?
CVE-2001-0313 affects firewall server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Borderware Firewall Server 6.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ping to the broadcast address of the public network on which the server is placed, which causes the server to continuously send pings (echo requests
How urgent is CVE-2001-0313?
Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.