7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0909

First published: Mon Sep 20 1999(Updated: )

Multihomed Windows systems allow a remote attacker to bypass IP source routing restrictions via a malformed packet with IP options, aka the "Spoofed Route Pointer" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 9x=0a
Microsoft Windows 9x=0b
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0909?

    CVE-1999-0909 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass IP source routing restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0909?

    The recommended fix for CVE-1999-0909 is to apply the security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows systems.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0909?

    CVE-1999-0909 affects multihomed Windows systems, including various versions of Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows 98SE.

  • What impact can CVE-1999-0909 have on my network?

    If exploited, CVE-1999-0909 can enable attackers to send malicious packets that can compromise the security and integrity of your network.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-0909?

    You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-0909 by checking if you are using any affected versions of Windows and if the necessary patches have been applied.

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