CVE-1999-1100

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Cisco PIX Private Link 4.1.6 and earlier does not properly process certain commands in the configuration file, which reduces the effective key length of the DES key to 48 bits instead of 56 bits, which makes it easier for an attacker to find the proper key via a brute force attack.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/770/pixkey-pub.shtml
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/i-056.shtml
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/770/pixkey-pub.shtml
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1579
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
67th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

cisco