CVE-1999-0600

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0600 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting network intrusion detection systems (IDS). This issue arises from the IDS failing to validate packet checksums, allowing potential attackers to manipulate data in transit. With an unverified checksum, an attacker could inject malicious packets into the network, bypassing the IDS and potentially gaining unauthorized access to systems or stealing sensitive data. The lack of checksum verification in IDS represents a significant risk to network security and necessitates immediate attention and patching.

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