CVE-1999-0508

Summary

CVE-1999-0508 identifies a vulnerability in which certain network devices, such as routers and firewalls, come with default, null, blank, or absent passwords. This weakness exposes these devices to potential unauthorized access, allowing attackers to gain control and manipulate network traffic, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. Users are advised to set strong passwords promptly upon device installation or configuration and to implement additional security measures to mitigate this risk.

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