VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2006-0839
The frag3 preprocessor in Sourcefire Snort 2.4.3 does not properly reassemble certain fragmented packets with IP options, which allows remote attackers to evade detection of certain attacks, possibly related to IP option lengths.
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 1.41%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.41%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The frag3 preprocessor in Sourcefire Snort 2.4.3 does not properly reassemble certain fragmented packets with IP options, which allows remote attackers to evade detection of certain attacks, possibly related to IP option lengths.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.41% probability · 71th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- sourcefire/snort
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18959
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425290/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16705
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24811
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18959
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425290/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16705
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24811
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.