CVE-1999-0161 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass IP access control list filtering on Cisco IOS devices configured with specific TACACS keywords, allowing unauthorized network access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0161?

CVE-1999-0161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Cisco IOS 10.3, with the tacacs-ds or tacacs keyword, an extended IP access control list could bypass filtering.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0161?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Ios.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0161?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-0161 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0161 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cisco Ios vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-933w-hvw9-gc93.

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