CVE-2006-5417
First published: Fri Oct 20 2006(Updated: )
McAfee Network Agent (mcnasvc.exe) 1.0.178.0, as used by multiple McAfee products possibly including Internet Security Suite, Personal Firewall Plus, and VirusScan, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent crash) via a long packet, possibly because of an invalid string position field value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee VirusScan | ||
| Mcafee Personal Firewall Plus | ||
| McAfee Internet Security Suite | ||
| McAfee Network Agent | =1.0.178.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1659/exploit.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20496
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22371
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29501
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448546/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5417?
CVE-2006-5417 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5417?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5417, updating the affected McAfee products to the latest version is recommended.
Which McAfee products are affected by CVE-2006-5417?
CVE-2006-5417 affects multiple McAfee products, including VirusScan, Personal Firewall Plus, and Internet Security Suite.
How does CVE-2006-5417 impact system security?
CVE-2006-5417 can lead to a remote denial of service by causing the McAfee Network Agent to crash.
What version of McAfee Network Agent is vulnerable to CVE-2006-5417?
CVE-2006-5417 specifically affects McAfee Network Agent version 1.0.178.0.
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