FKIE_CVE-1999-0791

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 1999-10-06 04:00 - Updated: 2026-04-16 00:27
Severity
Summary
Hybrid Network cable modems do not include an authentication mechanism for administration, allowing remote attackers to compromise the system through the HSMP protocol.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/695
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/695
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
hybrid_network hsmp *
hybrid_network cable_modem *
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