CVE-1999-0511 Misconfiguration in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

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.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fwm-5x3q-64xf.

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