CVE-1999-0510

Summary

CVE-1999-0510 is a vulnerability affecting routers and firewalls that permits source-routed packets from any arbitrary host. This issue allows attackers to manipulate the routing information in packets, potentially enabling them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to networks. The vulnerability can lead to significant security risks, as it allows an attacker to route traffic through unintended paths and gain access to sensitive information. Organizations using impacted devices are advised to apply patches or configure their routers and firewalls to block source-routed packets to mitigate this threat.

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