CVE-1999-0258

Summary

CVE-1999-0258 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting various networks and operating systems. It involves a denial-of-service (DoS) attack using a malformed IP packet, specifically a Bonk variation of teardrop IP fragmentation. This attack exploits a weakness in how systems handle IP fragmentation, causing them to crash or become unresponsive. The attacker sends a series of malformed packets to the target system, ultimately leading to a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability was widely exploited in the late 1990s and early 2000s, emphasizing the importance of patching and securing networks against such attacks.

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