CVE-1999-0160: Some classic Cisco IOS devices have a vulnerability in the PPP CHAP authentication to establish unauthorized PPP connect

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:39.357Z

Summary

Some classic Cisco IOS devices have a vulnerability in the PPP CHAP authentication to establish unauthorized PPP connections.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.357Z · 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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