CVE-1999-0230

Summary

CVE-1999-0230 refers to a significant buffer overflow vulnerability in Cisco 7xx routers. This issue affects the telnet service, allowing malicious actors to exploit the flaw and execute arbitrary code on the affected device. Successful exploitation could result in complete system takeover or unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability was reported in 1999 and has since been addressed through software updates. It remains crucial for organizations utilizing Cisco 7xx routers to ensure their systems are patched against this known threat.

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