CVE-1999-0240 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Some filters or firewalls allow fragmented SYN packets with IP reserved bits in violation of their implemented policy.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0240
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0240

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0240?

CVE-1999-0240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Some filters or firewalls allow fragmented SYN packets with IP reserved bits in violation of their implemented policy.

How severe is CVE-1999-0240?

CVE-1999-0240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0240?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.