VDB-15569 · CVE-2000-0394 · EDB 19940

Axent NetProwler 3.0 Packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Axent NetProwler 3.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0394. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axent NetProwler 3.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetProwler 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending malformed IP packets that trigger NetProwler's Man-in-the-Middle signature.

The weakness was shared 05/18/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0394. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19940) and SecurityFocus (BID 1225†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Axent

Name

NetProwler

Version

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2000 🔍
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06/24/2014 +5150 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0394 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15569
SecurityFocus: 1225 - Axent NetProwler Malformed IP Packets DoS Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 17:51
Updated: 04/21/2026 15:41
Changes: 06/24/2014 17:51 (53), 05/24/2018 21:35 (1), 02/02/2025 19:37 (19), 04/21/2026 15:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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