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CVE-1999-0791

CRITICAL
10.0
CVSS Severity Score
EPSS Score0.1380%
EPSS Percentile6.68th
PublishedOct 6, 1999
Last ModifiedApr 16, 2026

Vulnerability Description

Hybrid Network cable modems do not include an authentication mechanism for administration, allowing remote attackers to compromise the system through the HSMP protocol.

Affected Platforms (CPE)

📦
Hybrid Network

Hsmp

All versions
🔌
Hybrid Network

Cable Modem

All versions

References & Advisories

🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/695
🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/695

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