CVE-2006-0483 Denial of service in n/a

High 7.8 Published 31 Jan 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service on Cisco VPN 3000 concentrators by sending crafted HTTP packets, requiring software upgrades.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0483?

CVE-2006-0483 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators running software 4.7.0 through 4.7.2.A allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload or user disconnect) via a crafted HTTP packet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0483?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software, Cisco Vpn 3030 Concentator.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2006-0483 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0483 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq6w-prw6-7cq8.