CVE-1999-1548

Summary

CVE-1999-1548 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Cabletron SmartSwitch Router (SSR) 8000 with firmware version 2.x. The issue lies in the router's inability to handle more than 200 ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) requests per second. A malicious actor can exploit this weakness by flooding the router with ARP requests exceeding the limit, causing a denial-of-service condition. This issue can lead to network disruptions and potential downtime. It's crucial for organizations using the affected devices to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate the risk.

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