ICMP Echo Vulnerability in Networking Equipment by Multiple Vendors
CVE-1999-0523

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Multiple Vendors

Status
Networking Equipment
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 January 1999

What is CVE-1999-0523?

The ICMP echo vulnerability allows unauthorized hosts to send ping requests to network devices, potentially leading to network reconnaissance and other malicious activities. This exposure can enable attackers to identify active devices and gauge network availability, increasing the risk of subsequent attacks on the network infrastructure.

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0523
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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