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CVE-2007-0442: IBM OS/400 can be forced to drop network connections

CVE-2007-0442 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The IBM OS/400 operating system may allow a remote user to cause a TCP connection to be reset, which can interrupt network communication. This could affect any system running OS/400 version R530 or R535 and may be used to disrupt services. Apply any available IBM patches and ensure your network is monitored for unexpected connection resets.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm os_400 r530
r535
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:os_400:r530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM OS/400 R530 and R535 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, related to an "Integrity Problem" involving LIC-TCPIP and TCP reset. NOTE: it is possible that t...
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM OS/400 R530 and R535 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, related to an "Integrity Problem" involving LIC-TCPIP and TCP reset. NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CVE-2004-0230, but this is not certain.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published23 Jan 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-0442 · NVD
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