Vulnerability Description
Qbik WinGate 6.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a DNS request with a self-referencing compressed name pointer, which triggers an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qbik | Wingate | <= 6.1.4 |
References
- http://forums.qbik.com/viewtopic.php?t=4215Patch
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=444Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23029PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017284Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21295Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4711
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30491
- http://forums.qbik.com/viewtopic.php?t=4215Patch
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=444Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23029PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017284Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21295Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4711
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30491
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4518?
CVE-2006-4518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Qbik WinGate 6.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a DNS request with a self-referencing compressed name pointer, which triggers an infinite loop...
How severe is CVE-2006-4518?
CVE-2006-4518 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-2006-4518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qbik Wingate.