CVE-1999-1524

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Aug 7, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1524 is a vulnerability affecting FlowPoint DSL router firmware versions prior to 3.0.8. This issue permits remote attackers to exploit a password recovery feature through the network, bypassing the intended restriction to the serial console port. Instead, attackers can conduct brute force password guessing, posing a significant risk to unauthorized access to these routers.

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