CVE-1999-0128

Summary

CVE-1999-0128 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting various systems and applications. Maliciously crafted ICMP ping packets that exceed the normal size limit can be used to exhaust system resources, leading to a crash or unavailability of the targeted service. This issue, also known as "Ping of Death," can cause significant disruption to network operations if exploited successfully. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of proper validation and handling of ICMP packets with oversized data, necessitating prompt patching or mitigation measures to prevent potential attacks.

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