CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0416
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk3.42%
87th percentile - higher than 87% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in Cisco 7xx series routers allows a remote attacker to cause a system reload via a TCP connection to the router's TELNET port.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can remotely restart the router, leading to service availability disruptions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to block access to the TELNET port or implement strong authentication mechanisms and monitor logs for unauthorized access attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Vulnerability in Cisco 7xx series routers allows a remote attacker to cause a system reload via a TCP connection to the router's TELNET port.