CVE-2000-1226 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Snort 1.6, when running in straight ASCII packet logging mode or IDS mode with straight decoded ASCII packet logging selected, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending non-IP protocols that Snort does not know about, as demonstrated by an nmap protocol scan.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Snort	Snort	1.6

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0122.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0126.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0122.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0126.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-1226?

CVE-2000-1226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Snort 1.6, when running in straight ASCII packet logging mode or IDS mode with straight decoded ASCII packet logging selected, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending n...

How severe is CVE-2000-1226?

CVE-2000-1226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1226?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snort Snort.