First published: Wed Feb 22 2006(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Sourcefire Snort | =2.4.3 |
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CVE-2006-0839 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows attackers to evade detection in certain scenarios.
To fix CVE-2006-0839, upgrade to a newer version of Snort that addresses the vulnerability beyond 2.4.3.
CVE-2006-0839 specifically affects Sourcefire Snort version 2.4.3.
CVE-2006-0839 may allow remote attackers to evade detection of attacks that involve fragmented packets with specific IP options.
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2006-0839, and upgrading to a more secure version is recommended.