CVE-2006-0998

Description

The SSL server implementation in NILE.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 and Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) sometimes selects a weak cipher instead of an available stronger cipher, which makes it easier for remote attackers to sniff and decrypt an SSL protected session.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.56%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1043	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015799	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/24047	vdb entry
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100633.htm
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25381	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/19324	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758	vdb entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17176	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0998?: CVE-2006-0998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0998?: To fix CVE-2006-0998, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0998 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-0998 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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