CVE-1999-0265

Summary

CVE-1999-0265 is a vulnerability affecting various operating systems. Maliciously crafted ICMP redirect messages can cause a host to crash or become locked up, leading to denial of service conditions or potential compromise. This issue arises due to the way ICMP redirect messages are handled, allowing an attacker to manipulate network traffic and disrupt normal operations. It is recommended that affected systems be updated with the appropriate patches to mitigate this risk.

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