CVE-1999-0683

Summary

CVE-1999-0683 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Gauntlet Firewall. Maliciously crafted ICMP packets can be used to trigger the issue, resulting in the Gauntlet Firewall becoming unresponsive and denying legitimate network traffic. This can lead to downtime and potential disruptions to normal business operations. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service attack, rendering the firewall ineffective in protecting the targeted network. It is essential for organizations using Gauntlet Firewall to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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