CVE-1999-0015

Summary

CVE-1999-0015 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting IP networks. Maliciously crafted Teardrop packets can cause a denial-of-service condition by consuming the memory resources of the affected system, leading to network congestion and potential downtime. The vulnerability arises due to an improper handling of fragmented IP packets, which can result in a buffer overflow. This issue was first identified in 1999 and posed a significant threat to internet infrastructure during that era. To mitigate this risk, systems should implement proper IP fragment handling and packet filtering techniques.

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