CVE-1999-1174: Medium severity Iomega Zip 100 Mb Drive vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2001
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Updated

ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power down, manually replacing the known disk with the target disk, and using the known password to access the target disk.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Iomega Zip 100 Mb Drive

Event History

Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1174?

The severity of CVE-1999-1174 is considered moderate due to the requirement of physical access to the Iomega ZIP-100 drive.

2

How can I protect against CVE-1999-1174?

To protect against CVE-1999-1174, ensure the physical security of your Iomega ZIP-100 drives to prevent unauthorized access.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1174?

Users and organizations employing Iomega ZIP-100 drives are affected by CVE-1999-1174.

4

What type of attack does CVE-1999-1174 involve?

CVE-1999-1174 involves a physical attack where an attacker can bypass password protection on the ZIP drive.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1174?

There is no patch available for CVE-1999-1174, but physical security measures should be implemented to mitigate the risk.

Contact

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