CVE-1999-0400

Summary

CVE-1999-0400 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.2.0 systems. This issue arises when the ldd command is executed on a core file, resulting in an excessive consumption of system resources and ultimately leading to a denial-of-service condition. An attacker can intentionally trigger this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted core file to a victim, causing the system to become unresponsive and potentially disrupting critical services. It is recommended that Linux 2.2.0 users apply the available patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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