CVE-2006-3596
CVE-2006-3596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ips Sensor Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Ips Sensor Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The device driver for Intel-based gigabit network adapters in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.1(1) through 5.1(p1), as installed on various Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 42xx appliances, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic and possibly network outage) via a crafted IP packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3596?
- The device driver for Intel-based gigabit network adapters in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.1(1) through 5.1(p1), as installed on various Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 42xx appliances, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic and possibly network outage) via a crafted IP packet.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3596?
- CVE-2006-3596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3596?
- CVE-2006-3596 primarily affects Cisco Ips Sensor Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-3596 published?
- CVE-2006-3596 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21029
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016474
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20060712-ips.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/27163
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18955
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2772
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27692
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1c\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1d\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(1e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.1\(p1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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