CVE-1999-0060

Summary

CVE-1999-0060 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Ascend MAX and Pipeline routers. Malformed packets sent to the discard port, which is used by the Java Configurator tool, can trigger the issue. Successful exploitation results in the routers becoming unresponsive, causing a service disruption. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause significant network downtime, impacting business operations and user experience. It is recommended that affected organizations apply patches or workarounds to mitigate the risk.

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