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CVE-2006-3896

4.9 · MEDIUM

The NeoScale Systems CryptoStor 700 series appliance before 2.6 relies on client-side ActiveX code for smartcard authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass smartcard authentication, an…

Published Dec 19, 2006neoscale_systemsEPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2006-3896 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting neoscale_systems cryptostor_tape_700. It was published on December 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NeoScale Systems CryptoStor 700 series appliance before 2.6 relies on client-side ActiveX code for smartcard authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass smartcard authentication, and gain access if able to present a valid username and password, by disabling ActiveX.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from neoscale_systems. Update cryptostor_tape_700 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/23430Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017396Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/339004Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21652Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5063Refsecunia.com/advisories/23430Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017396Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/339004Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21652Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5063

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3896?

CVE-2006-3896 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting neoscale_systems cryptostor_tape_700. It was published on December 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-3896?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3896?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from neoscale_systems. Update cryptostor_tape_700 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3896?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3896 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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