CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1167

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ppp utility in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access as specified by the 'nat deny_incoming' command, allowing remote attackers to connect to the target system.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of FreeBSD that addresses access management in the ppp utility.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

ppp utility in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access as specified by the "nat deny_incoming" command, which allows remote attackers to connect to the target system.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS