What is the severity of CVE-1999-0290?

CVE-1999-0290 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0290?

To fix CVE-1999-0290, limit the number of connections to localhost or update to the latest version of WinGate.

What software is affected by CVE-1999-0290?

CVE-1999-0290 affects all versions of Qbik WinGate that allow telnet proxy connections.

Can CVE-1999-0290 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0290 can be exploited remotely by initiating a large number of connections to the telnet proxy.

What impact does CVE-1999-0290 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-1999-0290 is primarily a denial of service, which can render the telnet proxy unavailable.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0290

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

21/2/1998

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0290

First published: Sat Feb 21 1998(Updated: )

The WinGate telnet proxy allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of connections to localhost.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qbik WinGate

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0290?
CVE-1999-0290 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0290?
To fix CVE-1999-0290, limit the number of connections to localhost or update to the latest version of WinGate.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0290?
CVE-1999-0290 affects all versions of Qbik WinGate that allow telnet proxy connections.
Can CVE-1999-0290 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0290 can be exploited remotely by initiating a large number of connections to the telnet proxy.
What impact does CVE-1999-0290 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-1999-0290 is primarily a denial of service, which can render the telnet proxy unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0290?
CVE-1999-0290 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0290?
To fix CVE-1999-0290, limit the number of connections to localhost or update to the latest version of WinGate.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0290?
CVE-1999-0290 affects all versions of Qbik WinGate that allow telnet proxy connections.
Can CVE-1999-0290 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0290 can be exploited remotely by initiating a large number of connections to the telnet proxy.
What impact does CVE-1999-0290 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-1999-0290 is primarily a denial of service, which can render the telnet proxy unavailable.