CVE-1999-0074: Medium severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Listening TCP ports are sequentially allocated, allowing spoofing attacks.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Until vendor fixes are applied, restrict exposure of affected hosts by applying firewall/ACL rules to limit which IPs can initiate TCP connections to services on the hosts (restrict to trusted networks), and disable or limit unnecessary listening services to reduce attack surface.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0074?
CVE-1999-0074 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for spoofing attacks.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-1999-0074?
CVE-1999-0074 affects systems running FreeBSD, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows NT, and NetBSD.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-1999-0074?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0074, consider implementing firewall rules to restrict unauthorized access to services.
Are there any updates available that fix CVE-1999-0074?
You should check for updates from your specific operating system vendor that address CVE-1999-0074.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-1999-0074 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-1999-0074 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of system services through spoofing.