CVE-1999-0528

Summary

CVE-1999-0528 is a vulnerability affecting routers and firewalls, allowing external packets to be forwarded as if they originated from within the network they are supposed to protect. An attacker could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the network, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. The vulnerability stems from incorrect handling of IP source address verification, resulting in forwarding of packets with falsified source addresses. Network administrators are advised to apply relevant patches or configurations to mitigate the risk.

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