CVE-1999-0230

Summary

CVE-1999-0230 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability that affects Cisco 7xx routers. The issue lies within the telnet service and can be exploited by sending specially crafted data to the affected device. Successful exploitation may result in the attacker gaining unauthorized control over the router, potentially leading to significant network disruption or data theft. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and has since been addressed through various firmware updates, making it essential for organizations utilizing these routers to ensure their devices are running the latest software.

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