CVE-1999-0796

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0796 is a vulnerability affecting FreeBSD's T/TCP Extensions for Transactions. Hackers can exploit this weakness to launch spoofing attacks. The T/TCP extension, designed to enhance transactional services, becomes a point of vulnerability when it processes malicious packets. Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized access or data manipulation. It's crucial for FreeBSD users to apply the relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

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