What is the severity of CVE-2006-4981?

CVE-2006-4981 is classified as having medium severity due to the risk it poses to network security by allowing unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4981?

To mitigate CVE-2006-4981, ensure that exception rules for non-Windows devices are properly configured and restrict MAC address spoofing.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4981?

CVE-2006-4981 affects users of Symantec Sygate Network Access Control who have implemented exception rules for network access.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4981?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4981 by forging MAC addresses to bypass access controls through exception rules.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4981?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2006-4981, but it is recommended to review and strengthen network security configurations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-4981

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

26/9/2006

17/10/2018

CVE-2006-4981

First published: Tue Sep 26 2006(Updated: )

Symantec Sygate NAC allows physically proximate attackers to bypass control methods and join a local network by selecting a forged MAC address associated with an exception rule that (1) permits all non-Windows devices or (2) whitelists certain sets of Organizationally Unique Identifiers (OUIs).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Sygate Network Access Control

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4981?
CVE-2006-4981 is classified as having medium severity due to the risk it poses to network security by allowing unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4981?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4981, ensure that exception rules for non-Windows devices are properly configured and restrict MAC address spoofing.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4981?
CVE-2006-4981 affects users of Symantec Sygate Network Access Control who have implemented exception rules for network access.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4981?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4981 by forging MAC addresses to bypass access controls through exception rules.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4981?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2006-4981, but it is recommended to review and strengthen network security configurations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4981?
CVE-2006-4981 is classified as having medium severity due to the risk it poses to network security by allowing unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4981?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4981, ensure that exception rules for non-Windows devices are properly configured and restrict MAC address spoofing.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4981?
CVE-2006-4981 affects users of Symantec Sygate Network Access Control who have implemented exception rules for network access.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4981?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4981 by forging MAC addresses to bypass access controls through exception rules.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4981?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2006-4981, but it is recommended to review and strengthen network security configurations.