CVE-2006-4910

CVE-2006-4910 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ids 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

Description

The web administration interface (mainApp) to Cisco IDS before 4.1(5c), and IPS 5.0 before 5.0(6p1) and 5.1 before 5.1(2) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive device) via a crafted SSLv2 Client Hello packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4910?
The web administration interface (mainApp) to Cisco IDS before 4.1(5c), and IPS 5.0 before 5.0(6p1) and 5.1 before 5.1(2) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive device) via a crafted SSLv2 Client Hello packet.
How severe is CVE-2006-4910?
CVE-2006-4910 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4910 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4910?
CVE-2006-4910 primarily affects Cisco Ids Sensor Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4910?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4910 published?
CVE-2006-4910 was published on 2006-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)