Snort 1.6, when running in straight ASCII packet logging mode or IDS mode with straight decoded ASCII packet logging selected, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending non-IP protocols that Snort does not know about, as demonstrated by an nmap protocol scan.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snort | Snort | 1.6 (including) | 1.6 (including) |