CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1054
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.28%
66th percentile - higher than 66% of all known CVEs
Summary
The default configuration of FLEXlm license manager 6.0d, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to shut down the server via the lmdown command.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can remotely shut down the server, leading to service downtime and potential financial losses for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to change the default configuration and restrict access to the lmdown command to trusted users.
Original NVD description (English source)
The default configuration of FLEXlm license manager 6.0d, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to shut down the server via the lmdown command.