Vulnerability Description
NmService.exe in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted requests to Login.asp, possibly involving the (1) "In]" and (2) "b;tnLogIn" parameters, or (3) malformed btnLogIn parameters, possibly involving missing "[" (open bracket) or "[" (closing bracket) characters, as demonstrated by "&btnLogIn=[Log&In]=&" or "&b;tnLogIn=[Log&In]=&" in the URL. NOTE: due to the lack of diagnosis by the original researcher, the precise nature of the vulnerability is unclear.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch | Whatsup | professional_2006 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/472
- http://www.osvdb.org/23494Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425780/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16771Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0704Vendor Advisory
- http://zur.homelinux.com/Advisories/ipswitch_dos.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24864
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/472
- http://www.osvdb.org/23494Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425780/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16771Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0704Vendor Advisory
- http://zur.homelinux.com/Advisories/ipswitch_dos.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24864
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0911?
CVE-2006-0911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). NmService.exe in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted requests to Login.asp, possibly involving the (1) "In]" and (2) "...
How severe is CVE-2006-0911?
CVE-2006-0911 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-2006-0911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipswitch Whatsup.