CVE-2006-5417: Medium severity McAfee Internet Security Suite vulnerability
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.
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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.