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CVE-1999-0727

5.0 · MEDIUM

A kernel leak in the OpenBSD kernel allows IPsec packets to be sent unencrypted.

Published Aug 6, 1999openbsdEPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-1999-0727 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openbsd. It was published on August 6, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A kernel leak in the OpenBSD kernel allows IPsec packets to be sent unencrypted.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0727?

CVE-1999-0727 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openbsd. It was published on August 6, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-1999-0727?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0727?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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