CVE-1999-0636
CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0636 is a vulnerability associated with a service called "discard" that was discovered in 1999. This issue arises due to the discard service being running, which can lead to potential denial-of-service attacks or unauthorized access. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the affected system, causing it to consume resources or potentially granting access to unauthorized users. The discard service should ideally be stopped or secured to mitigate this risk.
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