CVE-1999-0431

Summary

CVE-1999-0431 is a vulnerability affecting Linux 2.2.3 and earlier versions. Malicious actors can exploit this issue through IP fragmentation attacks, leading to a denial of service. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient handling of fragmented packets by the Linux kernel. Successful exploitation results in the targeted system becoming unresponsive, disrupting network services. It is essential for affected systems to be patched promptly to mitigate the risk of denial of service attacks.

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