CVE-2006-0998
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CVE-2006-0998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Open Enterprise Server | All versions |
| Novell | Netware | 6.5 |
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