CVE-1999-0128

Summary

CVE-1999-0128 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting various systems and networks. Maliciously crafted ICMP ping packets that exceed the maximum permitted size can cause the targeted system to crash or become unresponsive, resulting in a denial of service. This issue, also known as "Ping of Death," exploits a weakness in the way ICMP packets are handled, potentially leading to significant disruptions. To mitigate this threat, network administrators should implement appropriate firewall rules and packet filtering to block oversized ICMP packets.

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