CVE-1999-0217

Summary

CVE-1999-0217 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.3 systems. Maliciously crafted UDP packets with malicious option settings can trigger a reboot, posing a potential security risk. An attacker could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized system control, leading to potential data loss or system downtime. The vulnerability is significant as it can be exploited remotely, making it important for system administrators to apply available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.

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