Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
CVE-2006-3596

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Ips Sensor Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2006

Summary

The device driver for Intel-based gigabit network adapters in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System versions 5.1(1) through 5.1(p1) is susceptible to a denial of service attack. By sending a specially crafted IP packet, remote attackers can trigger a kernel panic or potential network outage, compromising the availability of the affected systems.

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1016474
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://secunia.com/advisories/21029
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18955
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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