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CVE-1999-0770

First published: Thu Jul 29 1999(Updated: )

Firewall-1 sets a long timeout for connections that begin with ACK or other packets except SYN, allowing an attacker to conduct a denial of service via a large number of connection attempts to unresponsive systems.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Check Point FireWall-1=3.0
Check Point FireWall-1=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0770?

    CVE-1999-0770 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0770?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0770, update your Check Point FireWall-1 software to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0770?

    CVE-1999-0770 affects Check Point FireWall-1 versions 3.0 and 4.0.

  • What type of attack can be performed using CVE-1999-0770?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0770 to launch a denial of service attack by overwhelming the firewall with connection attempts.

  • Is CVE-1999-0770 still relevant today?

    While CVE-1999-0770 was identified over two decades ago, it remains relevant for legacy systems that have not been updated.

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