CVE-1999-0511 Misconfiguration in n/a
Attackers can intercept traffic because IP forwarding is enabled on non-router systems, exposing sensitive data and bypassing network controls.
- 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-1999-0511?
CVE-1999-0511 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IP forwarding is enabled on a machine which is not a router or firewall.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0511?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0511?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fwm-5x3q-64xf.