Spoofed Route Pointer Vulnerability in Windows Systems
CVE-1999-0909

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Terminal Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 1999

Summary

The Spoofed Route Pointer vulnerability affects multihomed Windows systems, enabling remote attackers to exploit IP source routing restrictions. By sending a specially crafted packet containing malicious IP options, an attacker can reroute traffic without proper authorization. This exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulation of network traffic, posing significant risks to affected systems.

References

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/646
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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