CVE-1999-0528

Summary

CVE-1999-0528 refers to a vulnerability in which routers or firewalls incorrectly forward external packets that falsely claim to originate from within the network they are protecting. This issue can allow unauthorized access or data leakage from the internal network. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting packets with forged source IP addresses, enabling them to bypass the network security and gain unauthorized access. This vulnerability is significant as it highlights the importance of proper network security configuration and the need for implementing measures to prevent forged packets from entering a network.

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