CVE-1999-1524

CVE-1999-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flowpoint Flowpoint Dsl Router with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

FlowPoint DSL router firmware versions prior to 3.0.8 allows a remote attacker to exploit a password recovery feature from the network and conduct brute force password guessing, instead of limiting the feature to the serial console port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1524?
FlowPoint DSL router firmware versions prior to 3.0.8 allows a remote attacker to exploit a password recovery feature from the network and conduct brute force password guessing, instead of limiting the feature to the serial console port.
How severe is CVE-1999-1524?
CVE-1999-1524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1524 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1524?
CVE-1999-1524 affects Flowpoint Flowpoint Dsl Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1524?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1524 published?
CVE-1999-1524 was published on 1999-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)