CVE-1999-1086: Novell 5 and earlier, when running over IPX with a packet signature level less than 3, allows remote attackers to gain a

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:47.953Z

Summary

Novell 5 and earlier, when running over IPX with a packet signature level less than 3, allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by spoofing the MAC address in IPC fragmented packets that make NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) calls.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:47.953Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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