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CVE-1999-1047

7.5 · HIGH

When BSDI patches for Gauntlet 5.0 BSDI are installed in a particular order, Gauntlet allows remote attackers to bypass firewall access restrictions, and does not log the activities.

Published Oct 18, 1999bsdiEPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-1999-1047 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bsdi gauntlet. It was published on October 18, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

When BSDI patches for Gauntlet 5.0 BSDI are installed in a particular order, Gauntlet allows remote attackers to bypass firewall access restrictions, and does not log the activities.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bsdi. Update gauntlet 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-1999-1047?

CVE-1999-1047 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bsdi gauntlet. It was published on October 18, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1047?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1047?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bsdi. Update gauntlet 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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