CVE-1999-0221

Summary

CVE-1999-0221 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Ascend routers. The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition by targeting port 150, which is used for remote administration. Successful exploitation results in the router becoming unresponsive, effectively denying service to legitimate users. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for organizations and individuals relying on these routers for network connectivity. It is highly recommended that affected devices be updated to the latest firmware or configured to block incoming connections on port 150 to mitigate the risk.

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