CVE-2006-4143

CVE-2006-4143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Fvg318 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Netgear FVG318 running firmware 1.0.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (router reset) via TCP packets with bad checksums.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4143?
Netgear FVG318 running firmware 1.0.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (router reset) via TCP packets with bad checksums.
How severe is CVE-2006-4143?
CVE-2006-4143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4143?
CVE-2006-4143 affects Netgear Fvg318. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4143 published?
CVE-2006-4143 was published on 2006-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)