CVE-1999-1421

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.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.13% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526065&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/212	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526016&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1421?: CVE-1999-1421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1421?: To fix CVE-1999-1421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1421 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1421 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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