CVE-1999-0875

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 11, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 16

Summary

CVE-1999-0875 is a vulnerability affecting DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) clients with ICMP Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP) enabled. Hackers can exploit this issue by remotely modifying default routes, leading to potential redirection of network traffic and potential security breaches. This vulnerability, discovered in 1999, can cause serious disruption and compromises the integrity of network communication. Users are advised to disable IRDP or ensure that their DHCP clients are not vulnerable to this issue by applying the relevant patches or upgrades.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Sun Solaris

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft
  • Sun.