Signature Detail
Short Name |
DOS:NETDEV:LIVINGSTON |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
DOS |
Keywords |
Livingston Router |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
DOS: Livingston Router
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Lucent Technologies Portmaster router. All versions are susceptible. Attackers can remotely send malformed data to a telnet port, causing the service to terminate.
Extended Description
Portmaster is a router by Lucent Technologies formerly known as Livingston Enterprises. Portmaster is subject to a denial of service. If a remote attacker sends malformed data to a telnet port on the Portmaster Router, the service will stop responding. A restart of the service is required in order to gain normal functionality
Affected Products
- Lucent Portmaster 1.0.0
- Lucent Portmaster 2.0.0
- Lucent Portmaster 3.0.0
References
- BugTraq: 2225
- CVE: CVE-1999-0218
- URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/3761