CVE-1999-0986

Summary

CVE-1999-0986 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.0.3x systems. The ping command, when used with the -R (record route) option, can be exploited by local users to cause the system to become unresponsive. This is due to the processing of large packets, which consumes significant system resources and causes a denial of service condition. System administrators are advised to update their Linux installations to a version that is not vulnerable to this issue. Local users with access to a Linux 2.0.3x system can exploit the ping command's denial-of-service vulnerability (CVE-1999-0986). By sending large packets with the -R option, they can cause the system to become unresponsive due to the excessive resource usage during processing. This issue poses a risk for service disruptions, making it essential for system administrators to upgrade their systems to a non-vulnerable version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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