CVE-1999-0431
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Mar 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0431 is a vulnerability affecting Linux 2.2.3 and earlier versions. An attacker can exploit this issue by launching an IP fragmentation attack remotely, resulting in a denial of service. The Linux kernel fails to properly reassemble fragmented IP packets, leading to system instability and potential downtime for affected systems. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause significant disruption to network services. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX