CVE-1999-1421 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can upload malicious firmware or crash NBase switches by guessing default filenames on the TFTP server.
- 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-1999-1421?
CVE-1999-1421 is a medium-severity 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
NBase switches NH208 and NH215 run a TFTP server which allows remote attackers to send software updates to modify the switch or cause a denial of service (crash) by guessing the target filenames, which have default names.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1421?
It affects 2 products.
Products include N-Base Nh208, N-Base Nh215.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1421?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg2h-h5g9-2m4x.