Description
Buffer overflow in the cluster_process_heartbeat function in cluster.c in layer 2 tunneling protocol network server (l2tpns) before 2.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large heartbeat packet.
Published: 2006-12-12
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: 1.9% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1230-1 new l2tpns packages fix buffer overflow
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-5857 Buffer overflow in the cluster_process_heartbeat function in cluster.c in layer 2 tunneling protocol network server (l2tpns) before 2.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large heartbeat packet.
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Debian Debian Linux
L2tpns L2tpns
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T20:04:55.651Z

Reserved: 2006-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2006-5873

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Status : Modified

Published: 2006-12-12T00:28:00.000

Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Link: CVE-2006-5873

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