CVE-1999-1118

Summary

CVE-1999-1118 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Solaris 2.6. The issue lies in the ndd (Network Data Distribution) subsystem, which allows local users to manipulate specific TCP/IP parameters. By doing so, they can trigger a denial-of-service condition, disrupting network services and potentially causing system instability. This vulnerability may impact system availability and performance, necessitating patching or mitigation efforts as part of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.

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