CVE-1999-1441
CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Jun 30, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1441 is a vulnerability affecting Linux 2.0.34 where the operating system fails to restrict SIGIO signals, enabling local users to cause a denial of service. By sending SIGIO signals to processes that do not handle them, users can disrupt the targeted processes, leading to system instability. This vulnerability poses a threat to the availability of compromised systems.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX