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CVE-1999-1174

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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CVE-1999-1174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power down, manually replacing the known disk with the target disk, and using the known password to access the target disk.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power down, manually replacing the known disk with the target disk, and using the known password to access the target disk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IomegaZip 100 Mb DriveAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1174?
ZIP drive for Iomega ZIP-100 disks allows attackers with physical access to the drive to bypass password protection by inserting a known disk with a known password, waiting for the ZIP drive to power down, manually replacing the known disk with the target disk, and using the known password to access the target disk.
How severe is CVE-1999-1174?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1174?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST