CVE-1999-0508

CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jun 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0508 is a vulnerability affecting routers, firewalls, and other network devices. The issue lies in the presence of default, null, blank, or missing passwords on accounts. An attacker can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access and potentially take control of the affected device, leading to serious security breaches and network compromises. It is crucial for network administrators to secure their devices by setting strong, unique passwords and disabling default or weak credentials.

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