CVE-1999-0438

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0438 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting WebRamp systems. Malicious UDP packets sent to port 5353 can cause the IP address of the affected system to change, leading to a disruption of services. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, making it a significant security risk. The exact mechanism by which the IP address is altered is not clear, but the result is a denial of service condition. System administrators are advised to patch affected installations and monitor their networks for suspicious UDP traffic on port 5353.

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