CVE-1999-0602

Summary

CVE-1999-0602 is a vulnerability affecting network intrusion detection systems (IDS). The IDS in question fails to correctly reassemble fragmented packets, which could lead to false positives or, even worse, allow an attacker to bypass the IDS undetected. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending fragmented packets with malicious content to evade detection. This issue poses a significant risk, as it could allow unauthorized access to a network, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious activities. It is crucial for organizations using vulnerable IDS systems to update or patch them as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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