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CVE-1999-1086

10.0 · HIGH

Novell 5 and earlier, when running over IPX with a packet signature level less than 3, allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by spoofing the MAC address in IPC fragmented packets…

Published Jul 15, 1999novellEPSS 2.60%

Overview

CVE-1999-1086 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on July 15, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Novell 5 and earlier, when running over IPX with a packet signature level less than 3, allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by spoofing the MAC address in IPC fragmented packets that make NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) calls.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
novellnetware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1086?

CVE-1999-1086 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on July 15, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1086?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-1999-1086?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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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