CVE-1999-1442
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jun 22, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1442 is a vulnerability affecting Linux 2.0.x and 2.1.x kernels on AMD K6 processors. This issue allows local users to induce a denial of service condition by executing a specific sequence of instructions. The exact cause of the vulnerability is a bug related to accessing memory addresses outside of designated segments, potentially leading to a crash. This flaw poses a significant risk to system stability and availability.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX