CVE-1999-0524

Summary

CVE-1999-0524 is a vulnerability affecting older implementations of the ICMP protocol. This issue permits ICMP packets with netmask and timestamp information from any source to be accepted, posing a risk of unauthorized information disclosure or potential attacks. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted ICMP packets, which could reveal sensitive network information or facilitate further attacks. This vulnerability is significant due to the widespread use of ICMP for network communication and the potential consequences of unsecured ICMP traffic. It is recommended that affected systems be updated with the latest patches to mitigate this risk.

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