CVE-1999-0063

Summary

CVE-1999-0063 is a vulnerability affecting Cisco IOS 12.0 and older versions. Maliciously crafted UDP packets can be sent to the syslog port, resulting in a crash of the affected device. This issue poses a denial-of-service risk, allowing an attacker to cause service disruptions and prevent legitimate network traffic. The vulnerability is significant due to the widespread use of Cisco IOS and the potential for severe consequences from a denial-of-service attack. It is crucial that network administrators apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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