CVE-1999-0514

Summary

CVE-1999-0514 is a vulnerability affecting systems that permit UDP messages to be sent to broadcast addresses. This issue exposes targets to Fraggle attacks, which can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can use this vulnerability to flood the target with excessive traffic, resulting in system overload and potential unavailability. The impact of this vulnerability can be significant, as broadcast addresses are commonly used in local networks, increasing the attack surface for potential Fraggle attacks. It is crucial for affected systems to be updated or configured to prevent UDP messages to broadcast addresses.

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