CVE-1999-0453

Summary

CVE-1999-0453 is a vulnerability affecting CISCO devices. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a SYN packet to port 1999, which is used for the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). By doing so, the attacker can identify the targeted device, potentially leading to further exploitation. This vulnerability may pose a risk if unpatched or unsecured CISCO devices are exposed to the internet. It is recommended that organizations take steps to secure their CISCO devices by disabling unnecessary ports or implementing access control lists to restrict unauthorized access.

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