First published: Fri Jun 30 2000(Updated: )
Sybergen Secure Desktop 2.1 does not properly protect against false router advertisements (ICMP type 9), which allows remote attackers to modify default routes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Sybergen Secure Desktop | =2.1 |
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CVE-2000-0568 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to modify default routes.
To fix CVE-2000-0568, ensure that you are using a version of Sybergen Secure Desktop that is not vulnerable or apply relevant security patches provided by the vendor.
CVE-2000-0568 affects Sybergen Secure Desktop version 2.1, which is susceptible to false router advertisements.
Yes, CVE-2000-0568 can be exploited remotely as attackers can send false router advertisements to manipulate routing.
Known mitigations for CVE-2000-0568 include configuring network devices to filter ICMP Type 9 messages and monitoring for unusual network activity.