CVE-1999-0485

Summary

CVE-1999-0485 is a vulnerability affecting OpenBSD's ipq subsystem. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by sending specific IP packets to a targeted system, resulting in a system crash due to a problem within the ipintr() function of ipq. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to cause denial-of-service conditions, potentially disrupting network services. OpenBSD users are advised to apply the relevant patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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