Vulnerability Description
Cabletron SmartSwitch Router (SSR) 8000 firmware 2.x can only handle 200 ARP requests per second allowing a denial of service attack to succeed with a flood of ARP requests exceeding that limit.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cabletron | Smartswitch Router 8000 Firmware | 2.0 |
References
- http://razor.bindview.com/publish/advisories/adv_Cabletron.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/821
- http://razor.bindview.com/publish/advisories/adv_Cabletron.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/821
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1548?
CVE-1999-1548 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cabletron SmartSwitch Router (SSR) 8000 firmware 2.x can only handle 200 ARP requests per second allowing a denial of service attack to succeed with a flood of ARP requests exceeding that limit.
How severe is CVE-1999-1548?
CVE-1999-1548 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-1999-1548?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cabletron Smartswitch Router 8000 Firmware.