CVE-2006-0839

N/A Unknown
Published: February 22, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18959
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425290/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16705
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24811
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/18959
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425290/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16705
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24811
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
60th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sourcefire