CVE-1999-0293

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0293 is a vulnerability affecting Cisco systems' AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) functionality. This issue allows unauthorized attackers to execute commands on the system, bypassing the standard authentication process. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access and system compromise. Attackers can take advantage of this weakness by sending malicious requests to the AAA server, potentially gaining control over the targeted device. It is strongly recommended that affected organizations apply the available patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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