CVE-1999-0074

Summary

CVE-1999-0074 refers to a vulnerability in which listening TCP ports are allocated sequentially, enabling attackers to spoof ports and potentially gain unauthorized access to systems. This issue arises due to the predictable allocation of listening ports, making it easier for malicious actors to manipulate network traffic and deceive applications into thinking they are communicating with legitimate sources. This vulnerability can lead to serious security consequences if exploited, highlighting the importance of implementing robust port allocation mechanisms and network security measures.

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