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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1159

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

NAI Sniffer Agent allows remote attackers to gain privileges on the agent by sniffing the initial UDP authentication packets and spoofing commands.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Network Associates Sniffer Agent=3.0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1159?

    CVE-2000-1159 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1159?

    To fix CVE-2000-1159, ensure that you update NAI Sniffer Agent to a version that does not use vulnerable UDP authentication mechanisms.

  • What versions of NAI Sniffer Agent are affected by CVE-2000-1159?

    CVE-2000-1159 specifically affects version 3.0.10 of the NAI Sniffer Agent.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2000-1159?

    With CVE-2000-1159, attackers can perform spoofing attacks and gain elevated privileges by intercepting initial UDP authentication packets.

  • Is CVE-2000-1159 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2000-1159 was reported over two decades ago, it is important to assess the use of legacy software and its vulnerabilities in current environments.

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