Vulnerability Description
NukeNabber allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the NukeNabber port (1080) without sending any data, which causes the CPU usage to rise to 100% from the report.exe program that is executed upon the connection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppets Place | Nukenabber | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91063407332594&w=2
- http://www.dynamsol.com/puppet/text/new.txtURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/11131Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1540
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91063407332594&w=2
- http://www.dynamsol.com/puppet/text/new.txtURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/11131Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1540
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1284?
CVE-1999-1284 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). NukeNabber allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the NukeNabber port (1080) without sending any data, which causes the CPU usage to rise to 100% from the report.exe pro...
How severe is CVE-1999-1284?
CVE-1999-1284 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1284?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppets Place Nukenabber.