CVE-1999-1404

Summary

CVE-1999-1404 is a vulnerability affecting the IBM/Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent version 2 release 1. This issue enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending malformed data to the localtracker client port (5011). The vulnerability results in resource exhaustion, preventing the connection from being closed properly. This can lead to a significant impact on system performance and availability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overload the targeted system with excessive data, making it unresponsive to legitimate requests. Organizations using IBM/Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent version 2 release 1 are advised to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.

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