What is the severity of CVE-1999-0524?

CVE-1999-0524 is considered a low severity vulnerability that allows information disclosure through ICMP messages.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0524?

To fix CVE-1999-0524, ensure that access controls are implemented to restrict ICMP queries from arbitrary hosts.

What impact does CVE-1999-0524 have on affected software?

CVE-1999-0524 may expose sensitive network configuration information such as netmask and timestamp to unauthorized hosts.

Is CVE-1999-0524 exploitable in current environments?

While CVE-1999-0524 is an older vulnerability, it may still be exploitable depending on the network configuration and implemented security measures.

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0524?

CVE-1999-0524 affects various systems including Apple macOS, Cisco IOS, HPE HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, and others.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0524

low

2.1

CWE

200

1/8/1997

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0524: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 01 1997(Updated: )

ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite
Apple macOS
Cisco IOS
HPE HP-UX
HP Tru64
IBM AIX
IBM OS/2
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Novell NetWare
Oracle Solaris SPARC
SCO UNIX
SGI IRIX
windriver bsdos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0524?
CVE-1999-0524 is considered a low severity vulnerability that allows information disclosure through ICMP messages.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0524?
To fix CVE-1999-0524, ensure that access controls are implemented to restrict ICMP queries from arbitrary hosts.
What impact does CVE-1999-0524 have on affected software?
CVE-1999-0524 may expose sensitive network configuration information such as netmask and timestamp to unauthorized hosts.
Is CVE-1999-0524 exploitable in current environments?
While CVE-1999-0524 is an older vulnerability, it may still be exploitable depending on the network configuration and implemented security measures.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0524?
CVE-1999-0524 affects various systems including Apple macOS, Cisco IOS, HPE HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, and others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0524?
CVE-1999-0524 is considered a low severity vulnerability that allows information disclosure through ICMP messages.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0524?
To fix CVE-1999-0524, ensure that access controls are implemented to restrict ICMP queries from arbitrary hosts.
What impact does CVE-1999-0524 have on affected software?
CVE-1999-0524 may expose sensitive network configuration information such as netmask and timestamp to unauthorized hosts.
Is CVE-1999-0524 exploitable in current environments?
While CVE-1999-0524 is an older vulnerability, it may still be exploitable depending on the network configuration and implemented security measures.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0524?
CVE-1999-0524 affects various systems including Apple macOS, Cisco IOS, HPE HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, and others.