Vulnerability Description
ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power down, manually replacing the known disk with the target disk, and using the known password to access the target disk.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iomega | Zip 100 Mb Drive | All versions |
References
- http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-9812.html#doghouse
- http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-9812.html#doghouse
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1174?
CVE-1999-1174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power ...
How severe is CVE-1999-1174?
CVE-1999-1174 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iomega Zip 100 Mb Drive.