CVE-1999-0683: Medium severity Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall vulnerability
Denial of service in Gauntlet Firewall via a malformed ICMP packet.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Mitigate the malformed-ICMP-packet denial-of-service by filtering, blocking, or rate-limiting ICMP traffic to the BSDi Gauntlet firewall at the network perimeter (e.g., via upstream routers, firewalls, or ACLs) until an official vendor fix is available.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0683?
CVE-1999-0683 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0683?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0683, ensure that your Gauntlet Firewall software is upgraded to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0683 involve?
CVE-1999-0683 involves a denial of service attack using a malformed ICMP packet.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0683?
CVE-1999-0683 specifically affects Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall version 5.0.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0683?
The potential impact of CVE-1999-0683 is the disruption of firewall services, leading to service outages or network instability.