CVE-1999-0193

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0193 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Ascend and 3com routers. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a zero-length TCP option, resulting in the devices rebooting unexpectedly. This can cause network disruptions and potential downtime for affected organizations. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to network availability and requires prompt patching to prevent potential attacks.

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