CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0525
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk3.06%
86th percentile — higher than 86% of all known CVEs
Summary
IP traceroute is accessible from arbitrary hosts, which may lead to unauthorized tracking of network paths.
Risk Assessment
The ability to conduct attacks on network infrastructure by gathering information about paths and available devices.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the traceroute service only to trusted hosts or networks.
Original NVD description (English source)
IP traceroute is allowed from arbitrary hosts.