CVE-1999-1141 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and gain privileged access to Ascom Timeplex routers by sending a specific sequence of CTRL-D characters.

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-1999-1141?

CVE-1999-1141 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ascom Timeplex router allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or conduct unauthorized activities by entering debug mode through a sequence of CTRL-D characters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1141?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ascom Timeplex Routers.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1141?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1141 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-1999-1141 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1141 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m26q-6j78-pcw5.

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