CVE-2000-0178

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 28, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0178 is a vulnerability affecting Foundry Networks' ServerIron switches. The issue lies in the predictable TCP/IP sequence numbers, which can be exploited by remote attackers to hijack or spoof sessions. This weakness could potentially allow an attacker to intercept and manipulate data transmitted over the affected network. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can be exploited without requiring any prior knowledge or authentication. Network administrators are advised to apply the available patch to mitigate the risk.

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