CVE-1999-0600

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0600 is a vulnerability affecting certain network intrusion detection systems (IDS). The issue lies in the IDS's failure to validate packet checksums, making it susceptible to manipulated data packets that could bypass the system undetected. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to networks, potentially leading to data theft or system damage. The lack of checksum verification in IDS can result in false negatives, allowing malicious traffic to evade detection and compromise the security of the network.

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