Buffer overflow in the cluster_process_heartbeat function in cluster.c in layer 2 tunneling protocol network server (l2tpns) before 2.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large heartbeat packet.
Published 2006-12-12 00:28:00
Updated 2017-07-20 01:34:03
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service

Products affected by CVE-2006-5873

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-5873

3.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-5873

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
7.8
HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
10.0
6.9
NIST

References for CVE-2006-5873

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