CVE-1999-0060

Summary

CVE-1999-0060 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Ascend MAX and Pipeline routers. Malformed packets sent to the discard port, which is utilized by the Java Configurator tool, can trigger the issue. By sending such packets, attackers can cause the routers to become unresponsive, resulting in a service disruption. This vulnerability can potentially impact network availability and therefore should be addressed promptly. It is recommended that affected organizations apply the available patches or configure their routers to prevent traffic to the discard port to mitigate the risk.

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