Vulnerability Description
Firewall-1 sets a long timeout for connections that begin with ACK or other packets except SYN, allowing an attacker to conduct a denial of service via a large number of connection attempts to unresponsive systems.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Firewall-1 | 3.0 |
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/1027
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/549ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/1027
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/549ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0770?
CVE-1999-0770 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Firewall-1 sets a long timeout for connections that begin with ACK or other packets except SYN, allowing an attacker to conduct a denial of service via a large number of connection attempts to unrespo...
How severe is CVE-1999-0770?
CVE-1999-0770 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0770?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkpoint Firewall-1.