Vulnerability Description
An unspecified Fortinet product, possibly Fortinet28, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a "small synflood" to the SMTP port (TCP port 25), as demonstrated by a 10-microsecond wait between sending packets. NOTE: this issue has been disputed in followup posts that suggest that a protection feature is triggering a RST.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet28 | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-04/0449.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-04/0472.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431404/100/0/threaded
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-04/0449.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-04/0472.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431404/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1966?
CVE-2006-1966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). An unspecified Fortinet product, possibly Fortinet28, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a "small synflood" to the SMTP port (TCP port 25), as demonstrated by a 10-microsecond wa...
How severe is CVE-2006-1966?
CVE-2006-1966 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-2006-1966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortinet28.