CVE-1999-1060
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk77th percentile - higher than 77% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in Tetrix TetriNet daemon version 1.13.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by connecting to port 31457 from a host with a long DNS hostname.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service or gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Tetrix TetriNet daemon to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Tetrix TetriNet daemon 1.13.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by connecting to port 31457 from a host with a long DNS hostname.